: I just received my Great Auk Kit from CLC. This will be my first strip built
: kayak, although I have built a Cape Charles 17 and have done a lot of
: woodworking. Is it worth gluing up some full length strips for the shear
: strip?

Yes, Helps get the sight lines set up properly. Otherwise there may be a noticalbe direction change in the middle. You won't see it close up but about 20 feet back..