> Yes he really did. The skeg is about 1/4in wide and the slop was made up
> for by a number of washers. So there are big gaps on either
> side.Consequently must flop around a bit. Now depending on your point of
> view, you do may want some slop to account for sand etc. not jamming the
> skeg, but 1/4in ea side is approaching a football field.

> But I have not built any skegs yet. But when I do shortly, I'll leave
> about 1/16in clearance or less (most likely much less)betw the skeg sides
> and the boxes. A layer of card. If it gets jammed - my fault for not
> cleaning it once in awhile.

> I'll back up those postings w/ some dwgs and further ideas in a while when
> I get back.

> -mick

Thanks Mick,

I was thinking somewhere between 1/16" to 1/8" myself. I'm trying to balance between having too much slop and chatter versus getting sand wedged in there. One of the KBBB builders, I can't remember who right now, sent an e-mail saying that he had a problem with sand binding up the skeg. Sometimes tight is not a good thing.

Good luck with yours. I'll probably start mine in a couple of weeks.

Gary B.