One good way to use a laser for alignment is to drill a couple holes through each form in standard locations, then shine the laser through the holes. If you get the laser to shine down the full length of the boat, the forms are aligned.

> Here's my question: is it ok if I don't correct the bowing and instead
> just go ahead and plumb the forms up using the laser level? can I be
> assured that the bowing won't get worse going forward and screw things up?

> p.s. If anyone in the Boston area wants to borrow the laser level, let me
> know! :)