After building a Coho in my unheated Minnesota garage last winter, I am moving indoors this winter to build a Spring Run. I am building the boat in an un-used bedroom. I am not sure what I will need for a work bench.

Space will be a little tight. If I build the boat diagaonally in the room, I will still have 2' on either end (yes, I can get the boat out of the room).

Will I need a 17'bench of some kind to clamp strips to when planing? I have my strong back built and have considered builing some kind table under the strong back. Do people use c-clamps to hold the strips when you are working on them, or will a bench vise work OK on long strips?

Thanks for any ideas.