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Bulkhead proud of shear panel: fitting foredeck
Setting out to plane the shear clamps on my MC16.5 to proper radius, I see the forward bulkhead is somewhat proud (<3/16”) of the top of the shear panel, where the radius should lie, as I understand it. Planing the shear clamps won't be enough to get the deck to lie properly. FWIW, the other installed curves (deck beam, rear bulkhead) look just right.
I’m thinking I need to draw the curve on the bulkhead and cut it down to get a good foredeck fit, but this seems like somewhat fussier engineering than I was expecting at this stage!
What do you think?
Anybody run into this situation?
What suggestions for approaches to removing ~3/16” of bulkhead that’s already in place?
2 replies:
RE: Bulkhead proud of shear panel: fitting foredeck
PP - Thanks! I certainly want to address this before the deck goes on.
I guess I'll plane the shear clamps, use the radius guide to draw a line on the bulkhead, and then gaze at it while mulling my cutting & smoothing strategy options.
And then go to work!
-ALB
RE: Bulkhead proud of shear panel: fitting foredeck
» Submitted by Poopdeck Pappy - Tue, 6/8/21 » 8:13 AM
Yes that should definitely be paid some attention. I experienced the same on my MC 13 build. Not sure of the cure pre decking since I only noticed it after putting the deck on. A noticeable bulge of the bulkhead protruding the deck. I actually faired and painted the deck to make it less noticeable .
https://www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/kayak-kits/recreational-kayaks/mill-creek-13-stitch-and-glue-recreational-kayak-kit.html
Not to diminish the accomplishments of any of these builders since I made the mistake myself but check all the photos of all the MC13 and 16s. Look closely you'll notice it in a few.
This is mine that's not a shadow you see it's the bulkhead. Wouldn't bother most but it bothered me.
https://www.imagevenue.com/ME13H5O1
Good luck with the build PP