The waist rubbing strakes 2mm x 2mm are too thick to bend around the bow without soaking in water for about 10 minutes. Apply glue to the strake, position at the bow and clamp in place. Slowly bend the piece onto the hull until it is positioned correctly. Clamp or pin in place and wipe off the telltale glue. The three main rubbing strakes 1mm x 4mm will bend quite nicely. Apply the same as the waist rubbing strake. When done the anchor hawse pipes are attached as shown. Click thumbnail.