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Re: S&G: no sheer clamps?
By:Dave Houser
Date: 9/17/2003, 3:02 pm
In Response To: S&G: no sheer clamps? (dave williams)

CLC designs use a cambered deck that is tortured to curve up at the bow. I cannot imagine trying to bent 4mm ply to that tight radius and holding it place with wire stitches. If you want a one-piece deck you need sheer clamps. CLC claims their cambered decks are stronger and look better but there are a lot of good-looking S&G decked kayaks out there that are holding together. I think its just a mater of personal choice.

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S&G: no sheer clamps?
dave williams -- 9/16/2003, 2:53 pm
Re: S&G: no sheer clamps?
Dave Houser -- 9/17/2003, 3:02 pm
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LeeG -- 9/17/2003, 3:47 pm
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ELandis -- 9/17/2003, 10:32 am
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Dan G -- 9/17/2003, 9:28 am
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LeeG -- 9/17/2003, 10:54 am
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Dan G -- 9/18/2003, 8:14 am
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Chris Martin -- 9/16/2003, 4:22 pm
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Jay Doorly -- 9/18/2003, 10:59 am
Re: S&G: no sheer clamps? *LINK*
Chris Martin -- 9/18/2003, 11:43 am
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Brian Nystrom -- 9/19/2003, 12:22 pm
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Jay Doorly -- 9/18/2003, 3:49 pm
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LeeG -- 9/16/2003, 4:21 pm
Re: ps.
LeeG -- 9/17/2003, 8:57 am