If it's just a small amount, just trim the cleats and strongback with a sharp wood chisel. You may have to make smaller or triangle shaped cleats for proper clearence. The end of the strongback also has to be tapered if I rememeber correctly.

Larry C.

: I've just completed assembling the forms for the Expediton 19 and
: when I laid a test strip up to the bow I found that the cleats
: and the end of the strongback obstruct the placement of the
: strip. Should I just cut the strongback out of the way or have i
: screwed up somewhere: