It depends on whet kind of cedar strip construction.
If the boat is 'cedar strip composite', where there are structural glass skins,
the bond between the strips is not important. The strip are simply a core,
loaded in sheer. In this case, convenience and appraeance are what matters.
Yellow wood glue is commonly used. I prefer Titebond over Titebond II. It's
more easily sanded.

If the boat is of traditional strip plank construction, without structural
skins, the bonds between the planks are structurally important and should be
waterproof. Use epoxy or resorcinol.

KR & CA Hunter wrote:

Has anybody bought and built from a Compumarine plan? If so, could you
advise your experiences? I would like my next boat project to be a cedar
strip row/power boat and the John Clark plans look Ok on the web, but they
seem a bit expensive for what are essentially a set of hull templates.

Also, can anybody advise on what type(s) of glue are suitable for cedar
strip construction. Builders adhesive has been suggested. Here in
Australia the "Liquid Nails" product is sometimes referred to as builders
glue. Does anyone know whether this is the same product?

I would prefer to build without fasteners if possible, so any experience out
there would be appreciated.

Many thanks.

Ken