I would build the boat as if you are not going to install the skeg. After you have fiberglassed the inside of the hull will be the time to gut the hole right through the fiberglass and everything.

It sounds like your location is OK. If you are using a pre-manufactured skeg unit, place the deck on the hull and check the fit of the unit under the deck. Try to put the skeg as far back as it will fit. Nick

> I have reached the keel strips and am planning on leaving a section
> unglued for easy removal when I install the retractable skeg as a unit.

> What I need to know is where to locate it. using measurements from a P&H
> Capella, I come up with an opening staring at form 13 extending to
> 3.75" past form 14. This leaves an opening of 16.5" in length.

> These dimensions are based on the P&H design and may not be optimal for
> the Guillemot.

> This question is for those who have added retractable or fixed skegs, What
> placement did you use and how did it work?

> TOA

> Greg