: What Bill said . . . and making the frames stronger is pointless
: for a 5 year old's boat.
: And, the masik always looks too small, but almost never is.
: BTW, in these small cockpits, feet and legs slide into the hull
: first, and only then does he sit down - not vice versa.

: Good luck!

Thanks guys I cut the form as per your instructions and it looks a lot better now. Next up cut some cedar and play with zap straps.

Dave g