Jerry,

I too am starting a Guillemot Double and used the book to create the forms. I found the DWL indicated in Figure 4-16 to really be at DWL+2, exactly where the bottom of the strongback should be located. I also created a box beam strongback which looks great (at least to me.) I must admit I drilled square holes in the forms to speed their creation. My progress to date is limited to only the bow forms through form 10 but everything appears aligned. I will look forward to seeing updates on your progress.

Steve (in San Diego)

> My question is this:

> I have drawn out by hand all of the forms (not too difficult really!), and
> am getting set to place the holes for the strongback.

> However, on page 57 of Nick's wonderful book, it advises to place the 2x4
> strongback 2" higher than the design waterline (DWL).

> On the next page, there is a drawing of the end forms indicating, to my
> tired and blurry eyes, that the strongback cutout bottom is on the DWL,
> instead of 2" above it.

> Can someone reconcile this for me, or advise me the best position for the
> strongback? Thank you very much!

> Jerry K