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Jeff:
Nice job with the clamps! That looks like it did the trick.
Marty, I think I was able to just bend the batten along the curve of the deck. I might have added some kerfs along the way to help that.
I had trouble with this step when I built my first boat. The result was that the epoxy adhesive squeezed out at the clamps more than between the clamps and the edge of the deck looks like there are small dimples all along. I solved the problem by making a batten to lay on the deck edge between the deck and sheer clamp. So when the clamps press down they are pressing down on the batten which then distributes the force more evenly beneath. You can make a batten form some rough stock although it is best that the surface in contact with the deck is flat and smooth. It is best if it is tall and not wide. So something like a 1×2 with the 1″ face against the deck. Hopefully, your clamps can open enough to fit over this batten.
