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Strip: round Great Auk deck & cockpit recess
By:Joe
Date: 4/26/2002, 12:41 pm

I just finished the hull of a Great Auk. After flipping the boat over to begin the deck, I think I would prefer a rounded deck. Has anyone converted the original forms to rounded forms at this stage of construction? Any tips?

I'm also thinking about building a recessed cockpit. What are pros and cons of recessed cockpit? I'm interested in how others have designed and layed out the cockpit recess on the Great Auk deck. I'm 6-2, 190 lbs - will I be cramped with a recessed cockpit?

Thanks,
Joe

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Strip: round Great Auk deck & cockpit recess
Joe -- 4/26/2002, 12:41 pm
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simon king -- 4/29/2002, 1:28 pm
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Mike Nicholson -- 4/26/2002, 8:16 pm
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Rehd -- 4/26/2002, 5:52 pm
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Ronnie -- 4/26/2002, 5:38 pm
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Scott -- 4/26/2002, 4:29 pm
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Myrl Tanton -- 4/26/2002, 12:59 pm