: I haven't gotten to that point yet, but I was planning on gluing up some
: panels from scrap strips, and using that - sealed with epoxy and varnished
: on the cockpit side, but not glassed.

: Any respondants to Ann see any problems with that?

: Rick

Hi Rick and Ann
The usual advice is to use foam bulkheads so that the bottom of the kayak can flex as it passes over rocks etc. If you have a rigid bulkhead you run the risk of breaking the wood at the bulkhead. I have heard of those who combine the two. They make the bottom inch or two of foam and set the plywood into that. You can then still have a stronger bulkhead and use it as a foot brace if you wish. I have not tried that, but if I did, I would use thicker plywood as the bottom edge will flex.