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Hermit, thats very helpful. I am after a very similar setup. Is your sketch pretty accurate in terms of tank location?

The stringers have been raised 2" above normal. I dont have the liner, so I do not know the original level of the sole. The original liner would have had a core, plus the putty that was used between the liner and the tops of the stringers. I could just be back to normal with my 2" raised stringer plus new sole. My new sole will be bonded directly to the top of the stringers with epoxy (1/4") gap maximum.

What I really need to know is the original sole level OR (even better) how far up from the keel is your loaded water line ? As you CG and trim will be almost the same as mine, this will be extremely helpful.

Joel