I'm attempting to get up to speed on what it really means to get into canoe/kayak building. There are two major questions I have about construction, and I'm looking for the best way to understand...

#1) I would like to see/understand how to do strip built without bead and cove.

#2) I really like the look of lapstrake/clinker and I understand most of the construction techniques, but I just can't figure out how the planks meet flush at the bow.

Any suggestions on good resources for answering either question?

(I'm very close to trying to make my first canoe/kayak this winter.)

-jamie