> The clamping jigs that I made have an inside radius cut to the right
> dimension. With sandpaper attached, it blends the shear in nicely. Between
> the cockpit beams, I just blended to each side, and cut with a hand plane
> for the transition.

I was kinda figured you needed to do it by hand...argh!!!

> BTW, did you see my comments on the lack or rudder performance on the Tred
> Avon? Is that a concern for Swiftwood?

NO but I'm glad you told me.

Actually I was thinking of using a rudder similar to one used on a sharpie. read HUGE, given the sail area. The other possibility is to use the tandam centerboards to steer. Picking up either the front or the rear depending on whether I wish to steer into or away from the wind.