Hey there Mike, hows Atlanta?

Would you describe the framework underneath the 3 piece deck for the engineering challenged.

I'm picturing the raised portion of the deck meeting the flat part at about 6" in front of my feet, put a level deckbeam there. Halfway back to the cockpit I would need to raise the level by 3" or so with some truss work and finish at the cockpit with a 6" rise from sheer level. How strong does the framework need to be?

I really liked how easy it has been to fit panels using the plywood on frame method. I assume you cut glass cloth to fit the panel inside instead of trying to make it go around the chine and keel?

Thanks.

: Ben,

: My vote is for the 3-piece, I wish I did that instead of the 2-piece. But, I
: would cheat and build a light frame to attach it to. This would make it
: easy to shape like the rest of the panels on your kayak. Just use leftover
: stringer stock for the frame. Glass the underside of the panels before
: installing.

: Mike