> I am starting to build a CLC 18' Chesapeake. Tonight I started drawing to
> full size from the offsets on the plans. The offset at station 1 (first
> foot in) for the bottom panel is 1/8" at the bottom and 3 1/16"
> at the top.

> In the plans they also give a fullsize outline of the first 12 inches of
> the bottom panel (zero inch line to station 1) showing station 1 which
> measures 1/8" at the bottom to 3 1/4" at the top! 3/16"
> difference between their offset numbers and their outlined piece!!

> Has anyone else dealt with this. It is Friday night in Anchorage and I
> don't want to wait until my Monday noon to contact CLC and lose my whole
> weekend of work time.

> Thanks. Randy

In the Tred Avon, the side panels do not exactly line with the bottom panels at the bow and stern where they intersect. The bottom panels are about 1/4" higher than the sides (with the hull upside down). This makes it easier to line the panels all up and stitch them. The gap is then filled with "dookie schmutz" to fair the entry and exit at the ends. Perhaps the Chesapeke is similar? I've had good luck with CLC on two boats, a Cape Charles also. I doubt the plans are wrong.