: Hi I am a newbie and prepping to make my first strip build and have
: a few questions on form removal and Deck/Hull joining using an
: external
: strongback. Most of the videos and tutorials I have
: found are for using an internal strong back. However I have already
: built and am planing on using an external strong back.

: My questions are:

: When do you remove the forms from the haul?

: Do you build the haul glassit remove the forms set the hull aside
: then flip the forms over remount them on the strong back and
: strip up the deck? If so how
: do you get the deck and haul to line/mate up properly?

: I have seen some people use a lamentation shear strip inside to get
: things lined up and tied together – what are pros and cons of
: this vs a strip of fiberglass down the seam inside?

I'm building a hybrid which uses external forms and internal forms. I first constructed the hull on the exterior forms, then glassed the inside. Then installed the internal forms for the deck, flipped the hull and glassed the exterior. Rightsided everything and built the deck. Glassed the exterior of the deck, flipped over and glassed the interior of the deck. Once the deck is glassed the interior forms can be removed. I kept a few of the exterior forms in place but just as cradles to keep the boat still while i built the cockpit and hatches. Hope this helps.