Tabernacle

[benz]

Thanks all, for the input. I don't have deck-stepped now, but if I ever get tired of cruising and build another boat, it will be something a lot smaller, definitely with a tabernacle for the sake of space.
I was thinking mostly of strength (not breaking), and stiffness had not ocurred to me, so I'm grateful for that extra consideration.
Back to my musing........
Ben