Thanks for the responses, I took another look at the study plans last night. They show a small recess for the combing and with a little guess and conjecture I'll have it.

Along the back the side of the recess follows the top chine for the deck. The rest will be a matter of scaling the measurements.

Nick didn't show a lip on top of the combing but I am going to add one for strength and durability.

-mac (less confused now)

: Hi Mac,
: If you are going to maintain the design I wouldn't recess the cockpit. The
: recess is to be able to roll it better. To roll you need a spray deck and
: you won't get one for that cockpit.
: JohnK