Hi,

I'm building a night heron hybrid for my first build and have just finished stitching the bottom hull panels and begun the sides. I'm finding I have to really force the side/bottom panels together at the stern of the boat, and somewhat at the bow. I assume this is normal but thought i'd ask to be sure? Also, i'm stitching the the hull in the external forms; should the panels be tight against the external forms, or are they more just for reference and not an absolute? I think thats all for now.

Thanks!