: I wouldn't worry about that flexible hull stuff. I and loads of others have
: been using 1/4" ply coated with epoxy for bulkheads in strippers for
: years with no problems. Of any construction method used for making kayaks,
: strippers are probably the most rigid. If anything, a solid bulkhead adds
: a tremendous amount of strength to the whole structure.

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That's why I've got the heavier bulkhead behind the cockpit, with the ocean cockpit I spend a fair amount of time sitting on the rear deck

The front bulkhead is pretty tiny, the idea is to just make it waterproof.

Some do worry about the hull deflection, it's why I posted it.

Bill H.