Dec 12. Sheer Strake

Not much to it. Install a sheer strake, exactly the same dimensions as the rub rail l, inside the ribs. It's a bit harder because the bevels on the back must be rounded to match the inner seams' fillets. Then the length must be 3" short of the peak. And it's a scary pain bending in inside the sheer. These scarfs broke also, and I'm a little worried that the plywood side are supporting the sheer strake and rub rails, rather than the reverse, as it should be. I'll install a reinforcement later. 

Here you can see that I had to knock a chunk out of the spreaders because I measured their length at the middle instead of the top edge of the 1x4. I fit the strands dry and then decided to apply the glue with them in place without removing them because I didn't want to go through that again. 

I like the look of this design, especially at the forward and rear of the sheer strake where it lapses off the ribs and folds in against the inner sides, which makes it look more light and lithe than most wooden drift boat designs. 

The screws through the strake into the ribs are quite long and you better pre drill the ash accurately and thoroughly prior to to fastening. It's starting to look tough.