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Re: Little Auk cockpit layout
By:Mike Nicholson
Date: 9/8/2000, 12:48 pm
In Response To: Little Auk cockpit layout (Ross W.)

: Does anyone have a cockpit pattern that would work well with the Little Auk.

I have the same questions. I finish stripping this weekend and after planing and sanding, I will be ready for the cockpit. The issues for me are: make a recess or not; install cheek plates or use foam; laminating the coaming lip, and making a seat and backrest. I am not even sure whether to glass the deck before making the coaming or not. Nick's book addresses all of these issues, but this board is full of alternative ideas, and I confuse easily. Because he hasn't steered me wrong yet, my inclination is to follow the methods in the book including omitting the recess. I know this is no help to you, but maybe we can attract some.

Messages In This Thread

Little Auk cockpit layout
Ross W. -- 9/5/2000, 3:46 pm
Re: Little Auk cockpit layout
Mike Nicholson -- 9/8/2000, 12:48 pm
Re: Little Auk cockpit layout
Steve Lein -- 9/11/2000, 12:03 am