To bend pinewood or walnut strips for covering the boat hull, I have had great success by laying the wet strip on a cutting board and using a Stanley knife, press across the strip to make no more than an impression with the blade. Do this every 4-5 mm along the length you wish to bend. Then carefully push against each impression from the opposite side of the strip and you will find that the strip now bends to the required shape. Place in position on the hull and pin or clip in situ until the wood dries. This can now be glued in place.
