Sunsurfer,
thanks for explaining the reason behind your unorthodox building method. I would definately have done my best to follow the designers plans. In worst case, I would have rented a shed/garage and paid some colleges from work to help me out..
If you are comitted to foam strip planking the hulls, you are doing it in a backwards way in my opinion. When stripping, the first thing you do is building a level strongback. Then all "bulkheads"/stations are put in place on the strongback so that they are in the right position and dont move about. Afterwards, it is time to start stripping. Done this way, you can build hulls that are fair and straight with boat strip and pure composites.
In the case of the Blade, you would probably want to do the hulls in halves, as you would never get complete hulls off the strongback. Alternatively, cut stations off the strongback and set it up anew for the second hull.
I suggest you do some research on the internet for "strip plank strongback hull". Look for example at
http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/04/s/projects/cat/index.cfm Then, get this book, and read it:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0878121668/104-1036315-3892739?v=glance&n=283155 What you are planning to do is similar to the Farrier vertical foam strip system. There is lots of information about it available on-line. E.g.
http://www.fram.nl/ (dont be seduced by the vacum infusion technique).
You are starting out on a completely new prototype, and need to do some research and studying before comitting too much time and money. Reading the Gougeon book is the minimum you should do before comitting yourself. If you cant wait until you get the book. Start building a strongback, making sure it is level all the way and will not twist. Then follow the instructions from the Gougeons book. This has been done before, so you would definately be better off using proven techniques instead of striking out on your own. Having a knowlegdeable person look on the laminate plan you are going to use would also be smart.
Sorry for being negative to your approach. It is just that I would hate to see you pour money and time into a project with small chance for a good result. Hope I dont come across as patronizing either (really dont mean to be)..
On the positive side. Building in your living room is not too bad an idea. It is close to home so you dont have to travel, you will be motivated to finish it, you dont have to rent a place etc. Downside is that you are living with your project <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Good luck with your project, and please keep us informed!