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Re: Maximum Beam?
By:Don Varnau
Date: 3/16/1999, 11:39 pm
In Response To: Re: Maximum Beam? (Paul)

> OK, Thanks I think Nick. Maybe I should clarify! I am building a 17'
> chesapeake. When attaching the two side panels, it says to spread the
> panels to a beam of 24" at a distance of 112" from the bow. Is
> THIS measurement along the gunwales or straight back from the tip? Thanks
> again,
> Paul

Paul,

I built a Chesapeake 16 about a year ago and I'm sure that measurements such as that one (also deck beams, bulkheads,etc) are straight back, down the centerline of the boat.

Don

Messages In This Thread

Maximum Beam?
Paul -- 3/16/1999, 7:58 am
Re: Maximum Beam?
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 3/16/1999, 9:52 am
Re: Maximum Beam?
Paul -- 3/16/1999, 10:27 pm
Re: Maximum Beam?
Roger Donahe -- 3/17/1999, 10:00 am
Re: Maximum Beam?
Don Varnau -- 3/16/1999, 11:39 pm