The first sub-sheer strake plank, fitted at the starboard bow

Profile view of the upper bow, showing the first sub-sheer-strake (naba dali) plank, fitted at the starboard bow. Note that the permanent stapling is fixed both inboard and outboard, unlike the hull planking below it, where the stapling is inboard only—visible staples below the sub-sheer strake are temporary, and will be removed at the end of the build. Although still in place, the levers and clamp have done their job.