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Skerry centerboard trunk has gaps with frame
I am building a Skerry, and I'm about to install the centerboard trunk. Notches in the trunk are supposed to fit into notches on the frame. Things didn't quite line up, so I sanded the trunk. Too much (see pictures below). My thought was to create some shims and epoxy them into place. Can anyone recommend better options?
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RE: Skerry centerboard trunk has gaps with frame
» Submitted by Mummichog - Fri, 5/5/23 » 9:27 AM
That's what I'd do. Make the shims an easy slide in. Don't make them wedge in the gap. Slather liberally with thickened epoxy before inserting. Clamp/screw. Clean up and hide any remaining gaps w/ fillet mix. My skerry trunk also wasn't a perfect fit, although it was close enough.