> I used wider strips on another design and experienced the problem you are
> concerned with. My solution was to plane a few strips down to a narrower
> width where a tighter radius was needed. You will then have a few strips
> with flat edges glued together, but that should not affect stregth or
> appearance if well done. Some builders build entire boats out of flat
> edged strips - it takes longer to plane the rolling bevel needed on the
> curves, but you may be able to mill your own strips this way and save even
> more money.

I built my Guillemot from square edge planks exclusively, unless you are planking a flat surface you have to bevel If you want a good looking joint. Also you have to use more clamps because there is nothing to keep the planks aligned between stations. It is a major pain to do an entire boat this way, but for the really curvy areas it may be a lot easier.

Greg