Decking

I considered raising the deck 1", similar to the first O.I, but changed my mind. I found it a pain to extend the forms, and I really think that larger cockpit size, not the raised height,  that made my O.I's cockpit more comfortable than the "design" cockpit.

This plan also made it much easier to make the drop to the stern deck. I didn't need to heat-bend the strips. I hope it works.
I also took a chance with the position of the forms, by moving the first stern deck form  forward a little. This also  eased the "drop" between the foredeck and stern deck. The boat is the design length, yet somehow it looks fatter than my 17' O.I. Not quite sure why.

But: Huzzah! For once, I managed to cut enough strips for the entire boat at once. I even had leftovers.

And, of course, the Obligatory Whiskey Plank Photo. I did  this at 7:00 A.M, and skipped the shot. 
I did the arrow-shaped center line, and another stripe of basswood, otherwise, its all red cedar. Once I get into the technique of stripping, I seem to forget about fancy design plans.