Setting the sawhorses to divide the strongback into approximate 1/3rds will usually balance the load pretty well. The strongback will take on a some-what "M"-shaped curve, but usually the variation from the peak of the M to lowest point will be too small to notice.

> 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