Ive got a size 11.5 or 12 and even with the Chesapeake 18, I think Im only getting about 1/4in clearance between my toes and the deck if I mount the foot braces right to the hull.  Has anyone tried to push these closer to center by mounting wooden blocks or braces on the hull first and then mounting the foot braces to those? This would also seem to keep my legs straighter rather than sitting duck like.  Looking for some suggestions. 

 Thanks!

Adam