I haven't built skin on frame canoe yet.

From what I have learned from those that have is that it is common to make the hull too round , it needs a substantial flattish section for stability. Is it a solo canoe ? Sit on bottom or elevated seats ?

You will need to have a yahoo.com account in order to access this , http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakcanoeplans/files/Skin%20on%20Frame/Little%20Chief/ for some ideas

: I'm attempting to build a SOF tandem canoe in the fuselage (Yost)
: style. This is only my second build (1st being a Yost Sea Tour)
: and the first time I've tried to design something myself. It's
: designed to be a fairly fast cruiser; 18' with a 32" water
: line and minimal rocker (2.5" in bow and 1.5" in
: stern). The sections are cut out and the gunwales and keelson
: are strapped on, everything's looking good so far.

: But now it's time to start placing the chines and any advice on how
: to do it would be much appreciated. The software I designed the
: boat with (Kayak Foundry) doesn't do multi-chined hulls so my
: hull shape is rounded instead of angular. I'm thinking it should
: still be possible to place them anyway but any pointers would be
: great. I'm sure a lot of it comes down to how it looks by eye,
: guesswork, and experience. I've got eyes and guesswork but
: experience is what I'm lacking. There must be some general
: guidelines when it comes to placing chines. I'm thinking 2 or 3
: per side.

: From other designs I've looked at on-line it appears they're a
: little higher at the bow and stern but otherwise fairly flat,
: true? Is/should their placement be related to waterline or sheer
: height (i.e. should a given chine remain 2" below water
: line from bow to stern or could it start above water line and
: drop below in the middle of the boat)?

: I'll go play with it for a while and check back later.

: Thanks,

: Alan