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Re: Skin-on-Frame: Stern/bow plates *PIC*
By:Marc Upchurch
Date: 5/21/2014, 7:40 pm
In Response To: Skin-on-Frame: Stern/bow plates (Ben Alexander)

I don't know what it "should" look like.
I prefer generally shorter bow and stern sections that Yost generally does.
You may find after building a couple that there actually is some rake to the stem that best fits the lines he drew.
Too vertical a bow causes the lower stringers to bend outward to meet the stem plate. Personally I suggest making a stem plate, temporarily attaching the stringers, take a photo, then try again with more slope. And again.
At some point you will find something that appeals to you.
Here is a picture of a boat for a friend.
Sorry, I find I am not a very imaginative photographer, and don't have a better picture.
Generally I make the stern more vertical than the stem.
If you think you need a rudder, you need to beef up the mounting area before you skin.

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Skin-on-Frame: Stern/bow plates
Ben Alexander -- 5/21/2014, 5:49 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Stern/bow plates *PIC*
Marc Upchurch -- 5/21/2014, 7:40 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Stern/bow plates *PIC*
Marc Upchurch -- 5/21/2014, 7:48 pm
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Ben alexander -- 5/22/2014, 9:43 am
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Bill Hamm -- 5/22/2014, 10:17 am
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Marc Upchurch -- 5/22/2014, 11:20 am
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Ben Alexander -- 5/22/2014, 1:38 pm
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Marc Upchurch -- 5/22/2014, 4:50 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 5/23/2014, 4:35 pm
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Marc Upchurch -- 5/23/2014, 4:43 pm
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Ben Alexander -- 5/27/2014, 3:41 pm
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Ben Alexander -- 6/9/2014, 1:12 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Stern/bow plates
Marc Upchurch -- 6/9/2014, 3:07 pm