: Ok with some heat from sun I can get the sides of the deck where they need to
: be but the reinforced heavy duty stapping tape wont hold it together even
: when rapping the complet hull and deck. Any good ideas would be great.I
: can try again tomorrow...thanks

You can also use inexpensive ratchet tie down straps as well as regular kayak tie down straps to hold everything together, as well as compressing it to shape. The ratcheting ones can be very powerful so be careful.

Bill H.