With two chines in place, the next step was to make a template for the bottom bow section.  A template is necessary because there is so much curvature to the bow.  We used a product called VG Centurion Olympic Cedar paneling. (Cheap and Ugly)  This is shown in a picture.  The template bent a lot easier than the plywood!  Fitting the bow section was very stressful but we finally got it in place and attached.  The next bottom pieces on the first side were pretty easy to fit and attach, but then came the other side which was much more difficult.  We finally got the bottom sections on.  However, it was quite exciting when one of the chines let loose from the stem and one of the frames.  After panic and a few swear words we were able to repair the problem with the help of many clamps and fiberglass.  We were also glad that one of our carpenter friends was visiting us at the time so there were three people to help.

We discovered that the use of three heavy duty cargo straps with tightening mechanisms was a great help.
    We put weep holes in the stringers so that water will be able to travel to the stern and then out the back.
The next step will be to prep the bottom for fiberglass cloth.