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Re: S&G: Filleting the deck to hull - the inside j
By:Paul Sylvester
Date: 3/5/2011, 9:48 am

: Well since you've already got the hull/deck attached, my idea won't
: work. I use short sheer strakes in the bow and stern and then
: just epoxy the ends down, but they have to be installed before
: the hull/deck are attached.

: Bill H.
I have always used continuous sheer strakes (clc style) due to the ease of working, strenght and lightness IMO...
I like the ability to fasten deck beams and hatch supports easily where needed. They true up and hold the hull shape very well. I use thickened epoxy and nail the deck down with #14 ring nails every 4". The bronze holds holds up well with resin coatings and varnish. I don't always glass the decks, depends on what the boat is for.
Paul S.

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S&G: Filleting the deck to hull - the inside job
Sean Dawe -- 3/1/2011, 7:57 am
Re: S&G: Filleting the deck to hull - the inside j
Bill Hamm -- 3/2/2011, 1:20 am
Re: S&G: Filleting the deck to hull - the inside j
Paul Sylvester -- 3/5/2011, 9:48 am
Re: S&G: Filleting the deck to hull - the inside j
Bill Hamm -- 3/6/2011, 1:06 am
Re: S&G: Filleting the deck to hull - the inside j
Sean Dawe -- 3/2/2011, 7:43 am
Re: S&G: Filleting the deck to hull - the inside j
Charles Robinson -- 3/2/2011, 8:36 am
Re: S&G: Filleting the deck to hull - the inside j
Robert N Pruden -- 3/7/2011, 11:19 am
Re: S&G: Filleting the deck to hull - the inside j
Duane Strosaker -- 3/2/2011, 4:17 pm
Re: S&G: Filleting the deck to hull - the inside j
JohnK -- 3/4/2011, 5:33 am
Re: S&G: Filleting the deck to hull - the inside j *PIC*
Paul G. Jacobson -- 3/4/2011, 9:30 pm
Re: S&G: Filleting the deck to hull - the inside j
Bill Hamm -- 3/5/2011, 6:23 am
Re: S&G: Filleting the deck to hull - the inside j
Bill Hamm -- 3/5/2011, 6:26 am
Re: S&G: fresh caulking tubes for epoxy
Paul G. Jacobson -- 3/5/2011, 5:44 pm
Re: S&G: fresh caulking tubes for epoxy
Bill Hamm -- 3/6/2011, 1:07 am
Re: S&G: Filleting the deck to hull - the inside j
Sean Dawe -- 3/7/2011, 12:17 pm
Re: S&G: Filleting the deck to hull - the inside j
Bill Hamm -- 3/8/2011, 12:30 am