On my Outer Island I raised the foredeck a bit to gain foot room. I didn't raise all the forms ... just those from the forward edge of the cockpit to just past my feet ... I used a gradual taper ... they weren't all raised the same amount. I just cut the forms in half at the shear line and glued in a spacer. It's a common modification to the Outer Island ... hardly changes the lines at all ... still comes out lookin' sexy as all get out!

Ken Blanton

: Presumably the correct approach is to simply enhance the superior
: aspect of the forms going forward, to allow some wiggle room.
: Are there any particular guidelines, or is it trial by error?