: Hi again,

: Building my first child and i'm noticing some hybrids use a shear
: clamp and others don't. I don't see any mention of one in my
: plans, but does anyone know if the Hybrid Night Heron uses a
: shear clamp? It seems a bit crazy to attempt to attach the hull
: and deck at such a small edge if you don't use a shear clamp,
: but it must work somehow. Thoughts?

: Thanks,

: Damian

The hull and deck on a boat like yours are glassed to each other, the wood glue doesn't make the joint. The fiberglass is where the strength is.

Bill H.