Overdoing it may effect the fairness of the surface. The first task on this double's deck was to contour long square edged splines symmetrically along the centerline the whole length of the kayak. It makes no difference that both cockpits cut through in places. The important thing is to get a workable and pleasing curve that spans the whole deck. The main body of the deck is filled in up to the splines.
Spanish cedar is used afterwards to strip one half of the inside wedge .
The interlocking strips contour the surface nicely even in short lengths. The deck centerline has to be transferred periodically to the top of the strips with a 4ft straightedge. Stripping over the vertical alignment lines of the stations erases all frame of reference. Just like in the preceding chapter, razor cutting everything at the same time saves a ton of effort. At this point you can hack into the stations with impunity.