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Double ender with transom--Working out the transom with 15' 9" side panels
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Roger Fletcher Nov 13, 2010.
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Roger Fletcher replied to Neal Dettmering's discussion 'Double ender with transom--Working out the transom with 15' 9" side panels'
Randy’s suggestion is a good one. Alternatively, you could try this: Talk a couple of sets of extra hands to assist so the installation pressure is evenly distributed. Clamp some short pieces of lath (6 to 8-inches) to the inside of 4 to 5…
Neal Dettmering replied to Neal Dettmering's discussion 'Double ender with transom--Working out the transom with 15' 9" side panels'
Okay, I finally found a suitable piece of white oak for the chine log and almost have it down to 5/8 thickness. Have what appears to be the proper bevels on the stem end and have used the 2 stick (battens) method to determine the exact length. I…
Neal Dettmering replied to Neal Dettmering's discussion 'Double ender with transom--Working out the transom with 15' 9" side panels'
Got all the frames installed. Now for the chine log. wish me luck. Neal
Neal Dettmering replied to Neal Dettmering's discussion 'Double ender with transom--Working out the transom with 15' 9" side panels'
Thanks to all for the advice. The transom is in and fit great. Everything looks fine. Starting to put in the frames. Neal
Jonathan Clarke replied to Neal Dettmering's discussion 'Double ender with transom--Working out the transom with 15' 9" side panels'
I, a spatially challenged person, think the stir sticks were really a clever idea. Good luck with the continuing project!
Neal Dettmering replied to Neal Dettmering's discussion 'Double ender with transom--Working out the transom with 15' 9" side panels'
Here's my plan: I clamped 4 paint stirrers (one each) on the sheer and chine of each side and adjusted them to extend the sides and make up the 2 1/2 inches lost by the scarf. Then used a band clamp to pull the newly extended ends together…
Dave Z replied to Neal Dettmering's discussion 'Double ender with transom--Working out the transom with 15' 9" side panels'
I would totally frame in the boat. Starting at the stem, then frame #5, 6,4,7,3,8,2,9,1
Prop up the boat on some saw horses.
Square up the hull.
Use a spanish wind-lass or band straps to pull it all together at the transom end until it "looks…
Robb Grubb replied to Neal Dettmering's discussion 'Double ender with transom--Working out the transom with 15' 9" side panels'
Neal, Just wondering how your boat is coming along and if you have progressed? Cheers, Robb
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