You might want to consider raising the deck one inch and then gradually decrese it as you get to the cockpit over 4 or five forms. If you drop it quickly it you would see it and it would be more difficult to strip.

Hi, I'm building a North Star strip kayak, and need to raise the deck to
: accomodate my 6'6" length and size 14 foot. This is my first attempt
: at building a kayak. Lofting for what I need seems basic enough. Just
: wondering if you experienced guys have any advice or know of any problems
: I may unknowingly run into. The hull will remain to spec and I think I
: just need an inch or two more height on the deck and then I'll fit. I'm
: just going to raise the deck part of the station forms through the front
: part of the kayak and keep everything else the same. Another customization
: is that it will have sonar and two flush mount rod holders. I can't wait!

: thanks!
: Howard McKim

: Ketchikan Kayak Fishing
: www.yakfishalaska.com
: 888-315-2925