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: A router with a 1" long (or longer) flush-cutting or straight
: bit can be used instead of a planer to get all the strips to the
: same thickness. After ripping all the strips, send them through
: the router to get one face smooth ...
:
: PGJ

That's now my approach. I use a skilsaw with a thin kerf finish blade, zero clearance baseplate and extra long guide set to 1/64-1/32" thicker than I need for ripping. Then I run the strips through a table router. However, I only route one side and put the smooth side of the strips on the inside the hull, since that's the hardest to sand later.

Of course I haven't got to the sanding part yet ...