: What you describe is exactly what I have on the plans for the Outer Island.
: The only difference is I suggest using 3/4 thick common pine for the bow
: and stern forms. I use a bow shape with a line that indicates the inner
: stem. You cut out the total bow and stern shapes and taper the edge. Then
: cut off the inner tapered inner stems and re-attach them with staples. As
: you strip you keep removing staples and the strips hold the inner stem in
: position.

I do the same thing except I use WRC because it's lighter.

Only downside to using ply is you're no longer stapling into the edges of the ply and it's sometimes difficult to staple to the side of plywood and get the staples into the plywood. Also plywood tends to be fairly heavy compared to common softwood.

Bill H.