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Re: simmetricity of the keel ?
By:Stan Heeres
Date: 5/9/1999, 7:46 am
In Response To: simmetricity of the keel ? (erez)

> I'm getting ready to s&g the keel of my first kayak ever, I can figure out
> how to stitch it & how to glue it, but I still don't know how will I
> be able to mesure it's simmetricity. In other words: I want to make sure
> the keel is simmetric before gluing it. I'm sure it will not be simmetric
> on the first shot, it's my first kayak, & I'm not that perfect. I will
> be able to fix it if I'll be able to measure it.

> any help appreciated.

> erez

go to this site

http://www.clcboats.com/

Click on "HOW TO" at the top right of the page. There you will see a wealth of information on construction. One of the tips is "Checking For Twist" It should help you with this situation.

Messages In This Thread

simmetricity of the keel ?
erez -- 5/8/1999, 11:50 pm
best things in life are free ! thx guys.
erez -- 5/9/1999, 7:48 pm
Re: simmetricity of the keel ?
Stan Heeres -- 5/9/1999, 7:46 am
Re: Symmetry of the keel ?
Pete Rudie -- 5/9/1999, 5:16 am
Re: simmetricity of the keel ?
Don Beale -- 5/9/1999, 1:18 am