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Re: Strip: Stems on a Cape Ann
By:Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks
Date: 12/7/2001, 9:08 am
In Response To: Re: Strip: Stems on a Cape Ann (Tom Johansen)

: I avoid the tight "V" by mixing up a batch of micro ballons with
: epoxy and filleting it in the stems with a gloved thumb before laying in
: the glass. Another advantage to this is if one wanted, they could put in
: even more fill and avoid having to do an end pour or at least minimize the
: amount of pour needed. One more advantage to the filleting of the inner
: stems is that you don't have to mess with a lot of sanding in that small
: space.

Yep, that works too. That is what I used to do, but I've decided the inner stem offers other advantages as well. There is nothing to stop you from doing a fillet as well if you are so inclined.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Stems on a Cape Ann
Leo Boudreau -- 12/6/2001, 2:32 pm
Re: Strip: Stems on a Cape Ann
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/6/2001, 6:01 pm
Re: Strip: Stems on a Cape Ann
Leo Boudreau -- 12/7/2001, 3:25 pm
Re: Strip: Stems on a Cape Ann
Tom Johansen -- 12/7/2001, 12:47 am
Re: Strip: Stems on a Cape Ann
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/7/2001, 9:08 am
Re: Strip: Stems on a Cape Ann *NM*
Tom Johansen -- 12/7/2001, 12:48 am