: The foredeck on a Chesapeake actually curves quite a lot from the bow back to
: the cockpit-it is NOT a straight line. If you were to put a string line
: from the deck beam to the bow you would find that it was about 3/4"
: above the bulkhead.
: The way to stop the gap from occuring is to put a ratchet tie down right
: around the hull at the bulkhead, and tighten it until the deck is pulled
: down so there is no gap. The plywood will try to do some interesting
: things as it is forced to the compound curve, so it is important to work
: down both side of the deck evenly as you fasten it.
: So - your bulkhead curve is probably fine and next time you will know how to
: fix the problem.

: Pete

I used ratchet tie downs to pull bad gaps at the bow and stern into place.

John