> What effect does the bevel have on aligning the strip to the sheer line?
> Do I align the outside of the strip or the beveled inside edge of the
> strip?

If you have bisected the angle correctly, the inside edge of the strip should be at the sheerline. Where exactly you line it up is not that critical because you will be matching the deck to the hull so you will have a chance to make sure the joint is tight at that time.