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!

I've got size 12 stompers and after building a Spring Run, decided that I would like a little bit more room for my feet in my next boat. I decided to build another Spring Run and raise the deck a bit. I got a little bit of direction, much like has been offered here, and decided to raise some of the deck forms. Here's what I did......

Starting with the form closest to where my feet reside, I added 1" of height to the form by cutting it laterally at the shear line and inserted a 1" spacer as the last poster suggested. For the next form fore and aft, I added 3/4" in height. For the next form fore and aft, I added 1/2". For the next forms, 1/4" and then back to normal form size. If you don't already have forms cut, insert the spacers on the drawings and then cut the forms.

I'm extremely happy with the way my 2nd Spring Run came out and the extra 1" is real nice. Visually, the extra space is undetectable unless you already know it is there. The lines still look terrific and with Spring Run #1 and #2 side by side, you would be hard pressed to detect the difference in deck height.

Since I like a lot of foot room, I will consider this modification on any future boats I build.....

Bob Beaullieu