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Re: Maximum Beam?
By:Roger Donahe
Date: 3/17/1999, 10:00 am
In Response To: Re: Maximum Beam? (Paul)

> OK, Thanks I think Nick. Maybe I should clarify! I am building a 17'
> chesapeake. When attaching the two side panels, it says to spread the
> panels to a beam of 24" at a distance of 112" from the bow. Is
> THIS measurement along the gunwales or straight back from the tip? Thanks
> again,

> Paul

Paul, I'm building the same boat and CLC advised me to take those measurements down the centerline. Good luck on your Chesapeake.

-Roger

Messages In This Thread

Maximum Beam?
Paul -- 3/16/1999, 7:58 am
Re: Maximum Beam?
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 3/16/1999, 9:52 am
Re: Maximum Beam?
Paul -- 3/16/1999, 10:27 pm
Re: Maximum Beam?
Roger Donahe -- 3/17/1999, 10:00 am
Re: Maximum Beam?
Don Varnau -- 3/16/1999, 11:39 pm