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Other: Tracking Problem
By:Mark S
Date: 7/26/2003, 12:36 am

I finally put my guillemot in the water. Everything is finished except the varnish. My problem is the boat wants to drift a little to the left. While I was paddling a memory popped into my head. The piece of plywood I used for the forms was a little warped. I didn't think it would be a problem because the forms were small. But the end form had a slight curve to it (not much so I used it anyway). Now I think that might be my problem. Does anyone have any comments or solutions?

Thanks
Mark

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Other: Tracking Problem
Mark S -- 7/26/2003, 12:36 am
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Brian Ervin -- 7/28/2003, 10:29 am
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Mark S -- 7/28/2003, 7:50 pm
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Mike Hanks -- 7/29/2003, 11:54 am
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Mark S -- 7/26/2003, 10:51 pm
Re: Testing, Tracking, Skegs & Crosswinds *Pic*
Dave Houser -- 7/26/2003, 1:35 pm
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Rob Macks -- 7/26/2003, 12:53 pm
Re: Other: Tracking Problem *Pic*
Lee NJ -- 7/26/2003, 9:42 am
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Mark S -- 7/26/2003, 7:11 pm
no such thing as a dumb question...
Frank Eberdt -- 7/26/2003, 7:46 pm
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Lennie Hawkins -- 7/26/2003, 10:59 am
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charles w -- 7/26/2003, 6:53 am
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Mark S -- 7/26/2003, 6:47 pm
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charles w -- 7/27/2003, 6:46 am
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Peter Strand -- 7/26/2003, 6:29 am
You might add a fixed skeg, or shift your weight
Paul G. Jacobson -- 7/26/2003, 12:45 am