> 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

thank you both for your advice and support. I popped the strips up about 1/4" to 5/15" and they look to flow smoothly. Bob