Hi Larry Can't remember exactly what I did but I don't remember it being a problem. I usually just cut and leave lots to trim, then keep trimming till it looks right. They say if it looks right it likely is. gettin the recess perfect is not a big deal I don't think as long as there is room for the cockpit cutout and a corner at the front of the opening for a knee brace. Gary

> Anyone have any tips for laying cockpit recess template on the deck to
> draw cutout line. The peaked deck version of the Expedition is 3"
> higher at the forward end of the cockpit than the aft deck. Laying the
> template on the flatter aft area is easy but the peaked forward end of the
> cockpit makes it impossible to follow the intended curve.

> Thanks,

> Larry C.