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Re: Strip: Stem shape
By:Kevin
Date: 3/11/2013, 1:21 pm
In Response To: Strip: Stem shape (Thor)

You should consider the sharpness of the hull at the sheerline versus the bottom of the hull. I would not go less than a 1/4 inches radius at the sharpest part of the bow..normally around the sheerline, because of the difficulty in fiberglassing. However, as the hull angle flattens out on the bottom of the hull, you could have a 3/8 or 1/2 radius. I try to follow the natural lines of the kayak.

K.Greer

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Stem shape
Thor -- 3/11/2013, 8:54 am
Re: Strip: Stem shape
ancient kayaker -- 3/11/2013, 10:22 am
Re: Strip: Stem shape
Bill Hamm -- 3/13/2013, 2:58 am
Re: Strip: Stem shape
Kevin -- 3/11/2013, 1:21 pm