: How far past form 8 should the strips that run down the center of the front
: deck (from the bow to the cockpit area) go? I know that the cockpit recess
: starts between forms 8 and 9 but I'm trying to decide whether these center
: strips should get stapled to form 9 or should just be left hanging part
: way between forms 8 and 9.

: Thanks.
: Wes

Wes,

Leave them hanging part way in between forms 8 and 9. A six inch overhang would be plenty.

I made a template of the cockpit cutout from some scrap plywood. I found this to be very useful since I saw no real need to run any of the strips in the cockpit area any further than necessary.

Hope this helps.

Leo S.