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I actually had the same question regarding the tiller. I'm not sure that I follow why the ss straps are needed if the tiller has "ears" at the wide end to fit around the rudder. Are they just for reinforcing the tiller?

Okay - I´ll try that. Should the seams near the chine overlap be 6"?<BR><BR>I definately agree that there seems to be plenty of material. <BR><BR>Thanks! <BR><BR>Chuck

Jacques -<BR><BR>After a couple of weeks away, I finally got a chance to try this...<BR><BR>I followed your directions with a template and unless I am misreading them, I don´t see how this will work.<BR><BR>Is there any chance you could post a diagram on how to cut and overlap the cloth??<BR><BR>Tha...

Can somebody give me some direction on how to cut and apply the fibreglass cloth to the bottom of the C12?<BR><BR>In the kit there is 4 yds (12 lf) of 50" 6oz cloth. There is enough to cover the bottom length-wise, but I don´t see how there will be enough to cover the bottom and go 6" up t...

Thanks Chris! <BR><BR>That makes sense - I didn´t even think about doing it that way.

This weekend, I am planing on taping the outside seams on my c12 and then fibreglassing the entire bottom. The question that I have is should I fill the weave on the fibreglass tape prior to applying the cloth over the whole bottom???<BR><BR>I suspect not, but then I wondered if it would leave small...

I had the same thoughts about the foam - those seem like the most logical spots.<BR><BR>I also have been thinking about adding oarlocks as well, but I haven´t got much further than that. I figure that is something that can be added just before finishing...

Tim - <BR><BR>I thought I might have been the only current C12 builder - it is good to hear there is another.<BR><BR>Are you planning on the marconi or sprit rig? I think I´ll end up doing the marconi option because I´ve got a buddy with a set of sails and mast that I can get cheap which should matc...

I am currently "in progress" on my C12. I´ve got about half of the inside seams glassed - so there is still a long ways to go. <BR><BR>I´d like to compare/ share notes with anybody else who is building or planning to build one!

Thanks...<BR><BR>That is how I did it - I drew the centerline for all three parts first and then began by doing the layout for the two frames first. That was when I noticed that the seat top would not fit if the frames were cut to the dimensions on the station details.<BR><BR>Was I correct though, b...