: Gonna strip the deck, eh? Sounds great! Spruce might be lighter than pine, if
: you can get it--you might also get more color continuity with the spruce.
: Ever think about making a rounded sheer out of strips? Place the sheer
: line much lower on the side panel (say 2-3") and then place your
: temporary forms/deckbeams up above the side panels, with a 3" or so
: radius on their outer ends. Tack them in place with finish nails, drywall
: screws, or hot glue, and strip away. Seam the boat like any stripper (sans
: sheer clamp).

: While you will lose a little bit of toe room with the rounded sheer, you will
: also gain a little with the absence of the sheer clamp.

: Actually, my old neo booties are smaller than my Tevas...but maybe he will
: want to be hard core someday?

: Shawn

Hi Shawn:

I may just consider your thoughts. The order for the CLC plans goes out today.

Just got all the strips ripped up this weekend for both the hybrid deck and the Return that I'm building. A local guy from the BBS here is helping me with ripping the strips and doing the C&Bing.

Also, got out paddling on saturday and sunday. saturday was 60 and sunny. perfect new england fall day!

Best regards,
thanks.
Pete czerpak
albany, NY