> Hi all,

> We're getting ready to glue the deck for our Osprey, and Louise likes the
> look of the multi-chine hull so much that she wants a multi-chine deck
> too. Her idea is to cut the largest and central pair of panels in to 3
> parts, increasign the number of panels in the deck from 4 to 8. This would
> have the effect of giving the deck a rounder appearence and giving it the
> same multi-chine look as the hull (see stick-figure cross-section below).
> We're thinking that the saw kerfs may remove enough material to get the
> desired shape, but we may need to sand off a bit more to get the look we
> want.

> Aside from the need to modify the temporary forms, what issues do you
> imagine we'd encounter?

> Thanks for any suggestions!

> - Tim and Louise. Boy-o-boy...your are messing with a very well engineered design and pieces that are cut to very close specs. Most folks think the Osprey "looks" rounded as designed. My strong recommendation is to stick with the factory design and pre-cut panels. If not, please keep us posted.