Originally Posted by TurboCat
So my question is should the boat be braced like the front between the rest of the bulkheads? I would assume not since it wasnt designed that way but i want this boat to last me a long time so my ears are open. I dont want to take any shortcuts and want to do it right, do it once, and be done with it. I have another boat to sail so this project will not be rushed. Give me your opinions and let me know what u think.

I have been on other prindles that have flexy decks so i intend to add some bracing of some sort to support the deck more than it is now. The decks are held on by the edge only and seem to flex when stepped on. I would rather the decks feel solid and firm with little to no flex.

Something else to think about, and maybe I didn't catch this earlier, and that is put in some tangs for you spinnaker bridals similar to what is being used on the Inter boats.