> Cut the middle out of the recess template. When I cut my Chesapeake
> cockpit, I had a big pucker in the middle of the foredeck (that later got
> cut out of the cockpit opening) that prevented a flat piece of paper from
> laying on the deck. Cut out all but the outermost 3" ring, and it
> should easily lay flat and the width of the ring will keep it from
> stretching or distorting.

> Fold a crease in the very center of the front of the ring--it will help
> index itself on the peak of the deck.

> Shawn

Shawn, Thanks for the idea. The peak is still a problem though. Laying the template over the peak, even your idea with the middle cut out will still narrow the width at the front of the cockpit recess quite a bit (inches) compared to the template layed flat. The Expedition really has a peak compared to some Nick's other designs.

Thanks,

Larry C.