Making an accurate strongback for the Pelican took considerably longer than I had expected. The first work on it began in January 03 and I probably didn't add the sides until March, but I only worked one or two days a week. One problem was creating accurate notches for the chines. You'll note I hadn't started that process yet when this picture was taken. Another problem was getting the chines to bend down to the proper angle to fit the bow transom. I finally used a windlass and made a cut in the side of the chines from the transom back to at least the first form.