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Strip: Glass overlap on sharp keel *Pic*
By:Steve Beckman
Date: 1/22/2008, 2:55 pm

I'm currently building Gary Dierking's T2 outrigger canoe, which has a very sharp keel from stem to stem, and quite a bit of rocker, as well (see the attached image of the forms), and am finally ready to begin glassing the outside. The plans call for 6oz glass, and I'll need one piece for each side. I'm trying to decide how to handle the keel.

I'm concerned that if I try to overlap the glass at the keel, that it won't be able to make the sharp bend (I've rounded it over a little bit from the drawing, but it's still pretty sharp) without lifting, or be able to handle the rocker without wrinkling. As an alternative, I'm considering trimming both sheets at the keel, and adding a tape or two on top to protect the keel.

I have a way of turning any fiberglass/painting/gluing job into a mess, and I've been dreading this step since I first started the boat. Any suggestions from those with experience would be greatly appreciated.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Glass overlap on sharp keel *Pic*
Steve Beckman -- 1/22/2008, 2:55 pm
Darts, and a bias strip along the keel
Paul G. Jacobson -- 1/23/2008, 3:47 pm
Re: Strip: Glass overlap on sharp keel
Chris Ayles -- 1/23/2008, 3:15 pm
Re: Glass layout
Mike Scarborough -- 1/23/2008, 10:49 am
Re: Glass layout
Steve Beckman -- 1/23/2008, 2:42 pm
A few tips
John Caldeira -- 1/23/2008, 9:34 am
Re: Strip: Glass overlap on sharp keel
Bill Hamm -- 1/23/2008, 1:52 am
Re: Strip: Glass overlap on sharp keel
Mike Scarborough -- 1/22/2008, 4:14 pm