Hi T-bone,

Not sure exactly where you mean. Is it the bottom edge of the side panel? This edge should be a fair curve. If for some reason, it is not, let your batten bend to a fair curve kind of splitting the difference between the last 2 stations. The boat will be fine.

The problem that Mark ran into was at the center at the shear. This was an artifact of me subtracting off the side panel to get the point for the junction with the side deck panel. With this kayak it is not that simple. I needed to add a bit to the outside of the deck panels, but did not take the time to check this out. As I stated, that version was not built or I would have seen the problem and corrected.

Anyhow, if you are still having a problem with your side panel or if the problem is something other than I suggested, post back or e-mail me and I will help. Want you to have a good yak.

Grant

: JON,I am close to where you at in building so I have a ? maybe you can answer
: for me,when I connected the lines at the bow area on the side
: panels(sheer)at the bottom where the side will connect to the bottom
: around the 12"to 24" offset it seems to indent a little instead
: of fairing out. the offset just didn't look right is yours like that? I
: checked the offsets and they are correct.it just doesn't look like a
: smooth transition.I will check it again before I cut but just wanted
: someone else's input .In reference to your question ,I am no expert so I
: will concede my advice to anyone else on the board who knows but I think
: the 96" would be from tip of bow down the center.