> I'm finally starting my guillemot. Built the strongback, cutout the
> station forms this weekend. Haven't cut out the stern and bow pieces yet.
> I placed the forms that I have cut on the strongback with blocks holding
> up each end. One thing I noticed right off was that the strong back
> sagged. Where should the stands be placed to balance the load and minimize
> the sag? Would three stands work better while doing the hull half?
> Greg (Bitten by the Kayak bug) Steeves

The same thing happened to me, so I positioned the supports to minimize the sag (probably 3-4ft from each end). I also aligned the forms pre-inverted (hull up) so that once I got everything lined up, it was ready to strip without rotating the boxbeam. This worked out just fine. To center the end forms, clamp a short scrap strip on either side of the form out near the tip. These become vertical 'sights' that you can use to ensure the stem is right on the centerline.