: A lot of big, wood-strip boats are built edge-nailed as you
: describe. On Harker's Island in NC, big sportfisherman are still
: built this way in people's yards. Note that their strips may
: have a lot more width than yours, giving them a lot more room
: for error if the brads/nails go astray. That said, the method is
: proven and should work fine.

Normally the nails in a strip built bigger boat are driven into pre-drilled holes to insure that the nails go in where they are wanted. Pretty near impossible with pins. They are also usually at least rust resistant if not rust proof, pins are usually plain steel.

Bill H.