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Re: Mike Hanks, Plywood walrus question
By:Mike Hanks
Date: 8/30/2001, 8:13 pm
In Response To: Mike Hanks, Plywood walrus question (Ben Staley)

: I lowered the end forms 1/2" each to increase the rocker and dropped the
: sheer 1" in the center but left it at the mark on the end forms. The
: sheer isn't glued in yet so I was wondering what you thought??

I raised the sheer at the stems especially the bow, to get a little more volume to prevent plunging and weathercocking. The bow height on my skinny Walrus is 15", I think it is 13" on the plywood one.

: Is 1" enough? and I couldn't remember if you carried it all the way into
: the ends or not. I'm trying to balance what I want in a boat with the fact
: that it will be a loaner for less experienced paddlers.

Lowering the sheer 1" amidships should be good. What does that give you for a depth to sheer?

: I should be able to start fitting the plywood this weekend.

: Thanks for your help.

Messages In This Thread

Mike Hanks, Plywood walrus question
Ben Staley -- 8/30/2001, 11:43 am
Re: Mike Hanks, Plywood walrus question
Mike Hanks -- 8/30/2001, 8:13 pm
Re: walrus/Cunningham comparison
LeeG -- 8/31/2001, 2:40 pm
Re: walrus/Cunningham comparison
Mike Hanks -- 9/2/2001, 8:37 am
Re: walrus/Cunningham comparison
LeeG -- 9/2/2001, 9:02 pm
Re: Mike Hanks, Plywood walrus question
Ben Staley -- 8/31/2001, 10:45 am
Re: Mike Hanks, Plywood walrus question
Mike Hanks -- 9/2/2001, 8:23 am