> I'm striping a canoe, It is fair along the sheer line, But as I am
> rounding the bilge there is a wow about 3' back from the foot of the stem.
> My questions would be, (i guess). If I continue will it come fair when I
> pull the forms?(not likely.) Should I pull the last 4 or five strakes and
> shim the form that is low? this seems like the most plausible solution to
> me and it also seems like a real pain, worse yet it is my fault for not
> paying closer attentiion. Are there any other sloutions that I am
> overlooking. thanks, Bob

Right, it won't fix itself. If it is only one form with a low spot, you may be able to pry up the low strips without removing them until they are fair and then shim between them and the form. Then restaple through strips and shims (may need to use brads if staples aren't long enough) to hold everything into place. If that doesn't work, you may have to pull the strips. I have done this with minor low spots (1/8 inch or so), and it worked fine. Mark the form and fix it before the next boat. Good luck! Grant