the seat is perfect where it is. i was a little unsure about getting off the coaming is all. and jay , tks for the advice , it's your design. . i remember you saying to try the smaller frist , you could always enlarge it. it handles like a dream and seems to handle even better and more stable when the waves pick up. i just need a bit more room , i think.

TKS charlie r

: You can also leave the cockpit back section you have now and chop it off a
: little forward of the sides and add on the section you need. Sounds you're
: not a woodworker? Just use a jig saw from the inside (carefully) and saw
: it off paying attention to be a tiny bit above the deck so you don't
: scratch it. With chisels, scraper / sanding etc. it will be easy. You also
: might be able to bust if off with a chisel striking from the outside with
: some relief cuts so it comes off in pieces.