Interesting discovery
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Printed Date: December-04-2024 at 3:30pm
Topic: Interesting discovery
Posted By: David F
Subject: Interesting discovery
Date Posted: February-15-2005 at 4:44pm
Today I confirmed my suspicion that my '93 SN is not bilaterally symetrical. In order to facilitate a fiberglass repair to the fordeck, I made a template of the good side, flipped it over and was surprised that it seemed to not fit the other side at all.
To confirm my suspicions, I went over to my local CC dealer and held the template up to a '92 SN. Yep, one side is way different than the other side. My template fit perfectly on the starboard side just like on my boat and was about 1/2" off (outward) in the middle of the curve. I guess CC just kind of eyeballed the mold and said looks good enough.
Just thought some would find this interesting.
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Posted By: Darrel
Date Posted: February-16-2005 at 2:25pm
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That is kinda strange. Maybe the dealer will allow you to make a port side template from their 92.
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Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: February-16-2005 at 3:04pm
Could this slight "off symmetry" be in the design for torque or prop rotation?
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Tim D
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Posted By: David F
Date Posted: February-16-2005 at 4:24pm
Darrel:
That is exactly what I did, right there on the spot.
Tim:
My quess is that it is just a byproduct of hand made molds.
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: February-16-2005 at 6:56pm
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David, Excellent quick thinking!! Does the new template fit? Keep taking pictures.
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Posted By: David F
Date Posted: February-16-2005 at 7:40pm
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Yes, the template now seems to conform properly to what is left of the damaged port side. I have not taken pictures lately because of slow progress due to the wet and cold weather we have had lately here in Central Texas. However, I just about have the keel at the bow faired out and ready for the initial application of gelcoat.
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