: WHEN...do I know to put that first 1 or 2 piece Bottom Hull strip in? Is
: there a number of strips I count up...or will it appear...obviously...when
: to do it? I've put in about 1/2 dozen strips and can see that
: "moment" approaching. Just wondered if there is a More
: Appropriate time to start the football scenario on bottom of hull?

There is no one set method of stripping the boat. Not everyone strips the football with fore and aft strips running along the keel, they can be done just by running them parallel to the strips running up from the sheer. Depends on the builder's preference.

Bill H.