> I started my cockpit recess this weekend and everthing went fine until I
> started the back

> half the horizontal strips are flat but the deck has a slight curve to it
> is there a trick to get

> ting these strips to fit.The last inch on mine clear the top of the deck
> on both sides

> ALL HELP WELCOME Thank you john.

I'm not exactly sure I understand your problem. When looked at from the side, the back of the recess should sweep up. The first strip from the back should be triangular in shape, with the bottom edge horizontal and perpendicular to the centerline. The top face of this strip should be angled slightly forward. The next strip will not be angled as much, and the following strips will soon become almost flat. Nick