> 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!!

Use the offsets and adjust the bow section to match. What you see is caused by the printing machine. Actually there can be three problems; the paper slips slightly in the rollers, there is "pattern creep" when non-original masters (mylars) are used, and Xerox printed mylars can be inaccurate if the machines lens and mirror are not in perfect adjustment. This a constant problem with blueline printing and our printing company usually stays on top of it, but it's never perfect. I urge anyone using patterns printed on bluelines from any source to check them with a scale and make adjustments as needed. Sorry if this caused a delay for you.

Chris Chesapeake Light Craft, Inc.