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Tools: Measuring kayak *PIC*
By:AVO
Date: 3/3/2018, 3:27 am

Hi.

For my next build I have been inspired by some features from existing kayaks.
I would like to combine hullshape from one kayak with som deck features from another kayak. ( This might not be a good idea, bet lets leave that :-) )

I am thinking of making a jig to transfer the shapes to paper. But I am uncertain if I am missing something.
I want to set up the kayak on the side, make sure it is aligned with cockpitrim vertical, both ends same height from floor.
I am unsure about how to place the rocker. Or if it even means something ? )
I will use an angle too mark the middle

After setting the jig and holding the pins in place with springclamps, i will lay it down and transfor the points to paper.
And the fold from the middle mark to make a symmetrical drawing.

I would appreciate feedback on this method. Is this gonna work or will I end up with something useless :-)

Br
Avo

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Tools: Measuring kayak *PIC*
AVO -- 3/3/2018, 3:27 am
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AVO -- 3/3/2018, 3:34 am
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Paul G Sylvester -- 3/3/2018, 5:11 am
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rbodelon -- 3/3/2018, 5:35 am
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AVO -- 3/3/2018, 6:02 am
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Olli -- 3/3/2018, 9:49 am
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AVO -- 3/3/2018, 11:54 am
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scottbaxter -- 3/3/2018, 10:14 am
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Bob Ten Eyck -- 3/3/2018, 11:58 am
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Bob Ten Eyck -- 3/3/2018, 12:04 pm
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scottbaxter -- 3/3/2018, 12:29 pm
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Bob Ten Eyck -- 3/3/2018, 6:54 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 3/3/2018, 12:39 pm
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AVO -- 3/3/2018, 12:55 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 3/3/2018, 2:05 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 3/3/2018, 2:42 pm
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AVO -- 3/3/2018, 5:15 pm
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Olli -- 3/3/2018, 3:19 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 3/3/2018, 4:34 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 3/3/2018, 4:35 pm
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AVO -- 3/3/2018, 5:20 pm
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jaybabina -- 3/4/2018, 7:35 am
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Bob Ten Eyck -- 3/3/2018, 7:08 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 3/3/2018, 7:34 pm
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AVO -- 3/3/2018, 7:48 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 3/4/2018, 2:25 am
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AVO -- 3/3/2018, 11:59 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 3/3/2018, 12:43 pm
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scottbaxter -- 3/3/2018, 1:10 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 3/3/2018, 1:32 pm
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scottbaxter -- 3/3/2018, 2:39 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 3/3/2018, 12:27 pm
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AVO -- 3/3/2018, 12:44 pm