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Re: Cheek plate size
By:Rick S.
Date: 1/25/1999, 10:18 pm
In Response To: Cheek plate size (Mikael Östlund)

> What size of "cheek plates" is good for a guillemot if made as
> described in the book ? Is it possible to use oak to the cockpit coaming
> lip?

> Thanks Mikael

My cheek plates are part of my coaming lip. I extended nine 3/4 inch strips on each side of the cockpit 7 or 8 inches down while stripping the coaming lip. I then filleted and taped the strips to make sure they are attached to the deck well.

Rick

Messages In This Thread

Cheek plate size
Mikael Östlund -- 1/25/1999, 4:12 pm
Re: Cheek plate size
Rick S. -- 1/25/1999, 10:18 pm
Re: Cheek plate size
Nick Schade -- 1/25/1999, 6:45 pm
Is attaching to the hull bad?
Pete Ford -- 1/26/1999, 1:08 pm
Re: Is attaching to the hull bad?
Nick Schade -- 1/27/1999, 9:18 am
Re: Is attaching to the hull bad?
Scotty -- 1/28/1999, 8:53 am
Re: Cheek plate size
phillip kearney -- 1/26/1999, 5:41 am
Re: Cheek plate size
Nick Schade -- 1/27/1999, 9:20 am
Re: Cheek plate size
Robert Woodard -- 1/25/1999, 4:53 pm