SD11...hopefully!

[ks8]

If you can get a good fillet and tape seam under there, I don't think anyone will object. That's what I did, with biax tape. If my knees go, I already have more serious problems.

[gk108]

I put a fillet and tape under mine, too.

[tech_support]

cleat or fillet/tape, its an easy place to reach.

How did your bottom panel come out? I think I would try to make a butt block for the inside that somewhat followed the shape of the splice, a glass splice that long and curved might be difficult to make - fair at least

[flatpicker]

...How did your bottom panel come out? I think I would try to make a butt block for the inside that somewhat followed the shape of the splice, a glass splice that long and curved might be difficult to make - fair at least

Turned out great. Good idea on the butt block. I think it will be fairly easy and somewhat out of the way. Honestly, I need to go look at it. Can't really remember how close it is to the frame.

Got my knees cut and centerboard case built tonight. Rubrail is 2/3 of the way done. I'm going to wait until I have a few things to glue up before mixing any more epoxy. I feel like I'm waisting too much..

BTW, the center board case and daggerboard trunk are the same thing, right????


Marty

[ks8]

Although this may be an oversimplification, generally, a daggerboard gets pushed down or lowered into the slot, and then lifted up out of it. A centerboard is typically pivoted and pivots down into the water, or is pivoted back up into the trunk. Trunk and case have been used interchangeably, but there is a functional difference between a daggerboard and a centerboard, in the way in that they are lowered into and lifted up out of the flow of water; pivot, or, more of a straight drop or lift... sort of. A centerboard is more likely to kick-up if you strike something with it while moving forward, although some daggerboards can be designed to do that as well. Centerboards can be adjusted to vary the CLR a bit in some boats, although some daggerboard designs can also do that a little. See what I mean by an oversimplification? Just think *pivot bolt* with centerboards and and no pivot bolt with daggerboards, and that will be a good generalization.

[flatpicker]

Update: Been a while since my last post. Not much to report, except that the bottom is almost ready for some paint. First coat of primer.





Later FP

[bensanders]

Looking good Marty! Have you decided what mast/sail you're going with?

[dale1956]

Marty,
Back at it. Great! a little break? 2 years is a little. Hey, no worry. I took an 18 month break. Looking at your thread brings back lots of memories. I can see those lines in my head. Looking forward to your progress and more pics.
Dale

[bondo]

I haven't seen this before but that is some nice looking work Flatpicker. I like the lines especially the bow/entry.