: I've read some of the discussions on warped decks and hulls. Mine are out by
: a fat inch in some places. I've built braces and frames to hold the hull
: in position but some of those braces are under significant load. (I wish I
: could quantify) First question is how strong is the glass on a sideways
: forcing.

I had to drive 1x3 spreaders inside the hull or deck to match them. I then finished the miles of straping tape. I then took a standard utility knife to move the small differences. I read once in a home built airplane site they will change the shape of the soild fiberglass landing gear with 2x4's on a hot day on the asphalt. I would say don't be in rush and let the negative of creep in composites work to your advantage.
Don