Go to my project page and look at the 4th. picture down (left side of picture). The link is at the bottom of this post.<br /><br />Do you notice the plywood sandwitched between the stringers? Is this is some sort of secondary floor? <br /><br />Looks like the factory placed an additional 2x6 'step' above the stringers.<br /><br />I was thinking of leaving this out, but I was wondering if there is a reason it is there?<br /><br />The only thing that is directly connected to this 'second floor' is the supports for the main deck itself. I can just make these longer.<br /><br />Maybe the second floor gives strength to the sides of the boat?<br /><br />It just seems a waste of space to have this second floor in there. Not to mention the additional glass, resin, plywood, and work involved.<br /><br />This is a rather large boat, and has lots of room, but as the boat world goes, you always manage to run out of space! <br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />H.