Appreciate ALL the advice. Decided not to raise it. Will go with it as is and if it needed I can always change it later in the building process as I did on the Sea Flea. Just didnt want to cut two out if not needed. Looks like good advice here. Moving on with confidence.
Thanks again!
Smiles, ~Heather

: My daughter is 6' and still fits in her Seapup - but it is a tight
: fit. There will be more room the cockpit and that should make
: entry easier. If your daughter has trouble with the 9" you
: might want to raise it a little. Too much and she will not be
: able to brace on the section. (leg size will make difference -
: longer, wider, flexibility)

: Foster