: I'm building a hybrid night heron (first timer) and am about to put
: the first strip on for the deck. I haven't read anywhere how to
: start that first strip? I'm trying for stapleless construction
: but i don't see how thats possible one the first strip? Any
: suggestions? Also, as the first strip twists to stay flat on the
: forms a gap appears between strip and hull in the areas just
: behind and in front of the cockpit. Should i be making a rolling
: bevel on the underside of this first strip or is this a issue to
: address later when the deck is complete? Any play-by-play or
: other tips would be great!

Yes, you'll need a rolling bevel due to the twist. You can also bevel the plywood slightly. For stapleless I hotglue the strips to the forms. I use in on the first strip right to the very last one.