Why not tape the edges of two or three forms, and do the outside seams with them in the boat? If you had a 1-1/2" hole to get a grip on, wouldnt the form come out OK after the outside seams set? Worst case would be to break a form, it wouldnt hurt the hull.

> OK guy's, I'm finally to the point of putting it all together on my
> Guillemot. When I took the hull off the form it went in and the deck went
> out. I've got about a 3/4" gap on each side at the center of the
> boat. When nick said it may take some force, I didn't thick it would take
> this much. The tape just pulls away from the seam and I can't seam to keep
> it in place. Is there any tricks that might help?