It doesn't affect the tracking. The only concern is getting the deck and hull to the same width at the sheer. Use the same spacer sticks when glassing the inside of the deck.

: I'm working on my first stripbuilt kayak. During the stripping process I
: worked my hardest to make the strips stay in contact with the proper edge
: of the form. When I removed the forms, the hull sprung out maybe 1/8"
: to 3/16" of an inch on one side of a couple of the forms. I can't
: notice it when looking at the hull without the form in there, but I'm
: wondering how it will effect the tracking? Do any of your boats flex out a
: little when you remove the forms? Is there anything I can do during the
: glassing process?

: Any info will help. Thanks.