VG20 beam reduction

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Regretfully, I need to reduce the maximum beam by 2" to get a comfortable fit through my brick garage door opening. Yes, I have thought about altering the garage.<BR><BR>Is there an easy way to get this reduction without too much impact to the overall symmetry of the hull, or do I have to reduce every dimension of the boat by 2.2% ??<BR><BR> regards,<BR> Jeff<BR><BR><BR><BR> <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_confused.gif">
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The exact max. beam inside of the hull panels is 7´ 5". Add plywood thickness at an angle, fiberglass and you get 7´ 7".<BR><BR>It would be difficult to change that. Can you not roll the boat sideways to get her out?<BR>Or remove the door frame?
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I am concerned about when the boat is on the trailer and backing the boat. The drive has quite a steep downward slope. The garage & door opening is brick & under the house. Above the garage is a bedroom. Could I reduce the boat width by 1" either side of the centre line, redraw the bulkheads & adjust the panel lengths by fitting, if & where required ?<BR><BR> Jeff
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Jacques, my 1st @ 2nd e-mail were not clear.<BR>The boat has NOT been started yet. I am getting ready to mark out the panels & bulkheads. Can I adjust the max. beam on the drawings ?<BR><BR> regards,<BR> Jeff
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You can: 1 or 2" are not going to affect the hull performance.
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Thanks for the quick reply,<BR> regards,<BR> Jeff
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