I'm building a hybrid night heron (first timer) and am about to put the first strip on for the deck. I haven't read anywhere how to start that first strip? I'm trying for stapleless construction but i don't see how thats possible one the first strip? Any suggestions? Also, as the first strip twists to stay flat on the forms a gap appears between strip and hull in the areas just behind and in front of the cockpit. Should i be making a rolling bevel on the underside of this first strip or is this a issue to address later when the deck is complete? Any play-by-play or other tips would be great!

Thanks,

Damian