Mike, thanks for the quick response. I am using ash for the keelson and cockpit, and cedar for the rest of the strips. In light of the greater bend to the gunwales, do you also suggest I lead the end ot the chines(at the bow) to a higher point (looking at the upright boat) on the stem in order to shorten somewhat the gap with the gunwales? The pictures in Putz's book contemplate a pretty straight run for the chine at the stem. Thanks as well for your suggestion regarding the floors. Gary