Here is another picture, from behind/alongside. I'll try to find another in the water.

Roger Turgeon
Orr's Island, ME

: Adrian,

: Roger here. I'm flattered that my boat inspired you in some way. I went with
: the lower foredeck because Nick felt that was all I needed in terms of my
: size (5'8", 160, size 8 shoes) and I wanted the lower/sleeker look,
: but I kept the standard (higher) aft deck to have just a bit more storage
: capacity out back. The higher version also has more roundness too it--the
: lower versions, espcially the real "Greenland" version, are much
: flatter. Not a huge difference--there is only maybe an inch of height
: difference if I recall. The amount of "rake" from the front of
: the cockpit to the back is not as steep as in a traditional Greenland
: style boat, but there is still a lot more rake than in most commercial
: boats (or other non-Greenland wooden designs). At design weight, the rear
: deck is still only about 3 inches above water line.

: I don't recall exactly where I made the transition, but I don't think it
: maters too much. When you do the cockpit recess, you'll probably be
: cutting a wide enough opening that you dip down below the point where even
: the lower rear deck would be.

: Here is a pic of my NH from the side, to show the transition courve. I'd be
: happy to send you more pics, or a link to my boat building album, by
: private e-mail (Shutterfly won't let me send a link to htis forum, as far
: as I can tell). Just give me you e-mail address. Mine is
: RDT@TurgeonLawFirm.com .

: Good Luck with your build. And ENJOY it.

: Roger Turgeon
: Orr's Island, ME