Hi guys,
Finished stripping deck this morning and removed hull (prematurely) from forms because both sides popped off stations a couple inches down sheer line weeks ago. I couldn't fair and sand deck without hull getting destroyed. I guess staple-less construction has it's drawbacks...Oh yeah, you weren't kidding when you said easy on the hotmelt! I have some serious cleaning up.

Anyway, the hull deflected bigtime when I pryed it off and put in sheer strips. when I do join the two halves I'm concerned about flushing out the bow and stern ends. I know I may have to manipulate it with clamps and packing tape etc. My question concerns adding solid cedar blocks opposed to an end pour. If I add blocks now, I won't be able to sgueeze the bow and stern together to match deck.

What is the procedure? Do you all use blocks? Nick's book was a little vague but I think I understand how he does his endpour but I like the idea of drilling tow rope hole through a block.

As always, any advice greatly appreciated
Jim