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S&G: How close is close enough
By:David Ross
Date: 1/16/2002, 10:17 am

Time to commit. I've measured, cut, planed, aligned, stitched, aligned, checked, eyeballed and, to the best of my eyes, it looks straight. How much error can there be in the hull before you notice it in the water? What is considered the most important measurement and how do I sleep at night after putting down the epoxy and glass knowing my work is 'straight enough'?
I've read about taking out the twist using winding sticks but, that just doesn't seem to be enough to ensure it's right. Am I being too precise with this or is there other ways to make sure you're straight?
Thanks much for any help.
PS The hull is the Guillemot S&G.
-David

Messages In This Thread

S&G: How close is close enough
David Ross -- 1/16/2002, 10:17 am
I eyeballed mine and it goes GREAT
Pete Notman -- 1/18/2002, 4:00 pm
Re: S&G: How close is close enough
Bert -- 1/17/2002, 12:31 pm
Re: S&G: How close is close enough *Pic*
Bobby Curtis -- 1/16/2002, 5:12 pm
offsets
mike allen ---> -- 1/16/2002, 9:02 pm
Too Many Measurements
Mike Scarborough -- 1/19/2002, 9:20 am
Re: offsets
Bobby Curtis -- 1/17/2002, 8:42 am
s&g offset and alignment ideas
mike allen ---> -- 1/17/2002, 1:26 pm
Re: s&g offset and alignment ideas
mike allen ---> -- 1/17/2002, 2:42 pm
Re: S&G: How close is close enough
Chip Sandresky -- 1/16/2002, 1:15 pm
Re: S&G: How close is close enough
Val Wann -- 1/16/2002, 10:59 am
Re: S&G: How close is close enough
Pete Rudie -- 1/16/2002, 10:57 am
Re: Paddling skill
Shawn Baker -- 1/16/2002, 11:14 am
URL for CLC Forum
Pete Rudie -- 1/16/2002, 11:08 am