Good ideas Jeff.
You are going to be VERY proud of yourself, your work and your boat. I was obsessed for the whole year I worked on mine. I'm sure Jeff (Riverman) was the same way for THREE years, and anyone else who has rebuilt a classic and saved it's life. (and maybe their own...)
How 'bout that fine workmanship on those factory stringers? Cut a notch 3/4 through it and slap it in....