: Since I use 1/8" wood strips, the deck will not support the weight of
: the glass and epoxy until the epoxy has cured. I really don't need any
: more flexibility.

: It is very easy to deform the deck by clamping the coaming on before the hull
: is fit to the deck. This will make aligning more difficult.

George,

I see. Thanks for your comments. In another post you describe how you make the cokpit rim with blocks. Any chance of getting a look at a picture?

Thanks again,

Kelly