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Re: Pygmy Arctic Tern Frame Question
By:Mike Hanks
Date: 7/31/1999, 1:14 pm
In Response To: Pygmy Arctic Tern Frame Question (John Fuller)

> It's late here and I am not sure if Pygmy is open on Saturday's so I
> figured I would see if anyone around this weekend had built an Arctic Tern
> kit from Pygmy. I have finished wiring the hull together and am putting in
> the end stern frame but there is a hand written note in my instruction
> manual which say's 13" right next to the measurement typed 19"
> distance from the stern tip forward to the frame. I just wanted to double
> check real quick that 13" is infact correct as it is a VERY tight
> fit. Additionally, the frame sticks out above the shear line about
> 1", is this correct? If I am going to have to trim it prior to
> putting the deck on I would rather do it before hot glueing the frame in.

> Thanks!!

I think Pygmy is open on Saturdays this time of year. Try giving them a call. I just measured on my A.T., and the form was at 13". I don't recall mine sticking up.

Mike

Mike

Messages In This Thread

Pygmy Arctic Tern Frame Question
John Fuller -- 7/31/1999, 1:16 am
Re: Pygmy Arctic Tern Frame Question
John Fuller -- 8/1/1999, 10:43 am
Re: Pygmy Arctic Tern Frame Question
Dean Trexel -- 7/31/1999, 8:49 pm
Re: Pygmy Arctic Tern Frame Question
Mike Hanks -- 7/31/1999, 1:14 pm
Re: Pygmy Arctic Tern Frame Question
George F. Johnson -- 7/31/1999, 11:37 am
Re: Pygmy Arctic Tern Frame Question
Les Lacey -- 7/31/1999, 11:49 am