Mike, thanks. looking at 17" but when bending the strips I don't want it to move causing more work.
Ron, thanks. Heavy, strong yes, should work well for the kayak build.
Tony, thanks. Yes, the shop has been busy. Funny you mentioned a bench. this would make a nice base for a bunch down the road.
Don, thanks. OK we will go with "Beefy".
WoodGuy, thanks. Yes, I am looking forward to getting that started.
Yrti, thanks. They are a little tight, but still a tad lose to allow for wood movement. The pins should keep everything in place. I started with the single one close to the cheek, then moved outwards. The tenons are turned 90* from the top to the bottom. If the tenons loosen up, I could use a cutoff tool and drive a wedge in there.
Corelz, thanks. They should hold up hopefully. I will need a hoist to get them up on the loft when not in use.
Ron, thanks. I see how this build goes, then maybe think about something a bit larger, in the neighborhood of 24".
OldTool, thanks. I drew the cheeks in as tight as I could, a few tenons have a tad bit of a gap.