Foam Bulkhead
There is no fool proof way to achieve the proper sizing for your bulkhead. Expect some trial and error. You can
sit in your boat and reach in with a heavy pen and mark your heel. Knock the front wall out of the seat tab and
remove. Use your marking to help achieve the proper depth for your foot block. Cut a heel notch if there is not
already one in your boat. Focus on achieving proper heel length before worrying about the angle for the feet and
such. Everything builds off of this center piece.
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In the left picture you can see a foot block section that is ready for gluing the side wings on for the feet. If you are having a problem sizing the feet then disconnect the front section of wall to make a seperate foot block like you see above. While you have all of this stuff out it is worth gluing in a layer of minicel skin or neoprene foam to the bottom of the boat in your heel and ankle area . This will do amazing things for your comfort. Put these strips in so that they wrap around where your toes will be. This stuff will wear away quickly but it is very nice to have. The right picture if of a block in place with the additional thin minicel wrap around the outside edge.
Take a look at the footblock in the squirt section for more ideas.