I appreciate Jeff's voice of experience, which I greatly respect. Before I made this frame, I measured the front floor-to-coaming height of my other SOF boats and my Hurricane Sojourn. Finding the ideal height for me, directed the way I built and beamed my masik, and a smooth inside curve was more appealing to me personally. Also, it seemed the front of the coaming would rest better on the flat center beam. I don't think there will be any downside. Once I paddle this boat I will give a follow up report. Keep in mind I am not as limber as a lot of you younger guys, and every little bit to ease entry and exit helps!