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Re: Skin-on-Frame: Ready for a wet test
By:stefalo
Date: 8/28/2012, 1:36 pm
In Response To: Re: Skin-on-Frame: Ready for a wet test (stefalo)

: Well that did not work. Try this link.
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: https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=689BF0986B96EB1C!142&authkey=!APlQVzeTNPPWgAw

So the wet test went fairly well. I think I have a bit more freeboard than I would like. it feels a bit twitchy but I suppose about what I thought it might be like. I don't think the feel warrants any changes. One question though is if I move the chine stringers closer to the keel and end up with a flatter bottom should that add stability. Not sure it is necessary just a thought. I had about 15 minutes in the water with no leaking. I could have stayed out for hours but ran out of light.

Time to start skinning!

Stefan

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: Ready for a wet test
stefalo -- 8/27/2012, 2:10 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Ready for a wet test
stefalo -- 8/27/2012, 2:13 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Ready for a wet test
stefalo -- 8/28/2012, 1:36 pm