leveling for stringers
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Printed Date: November-19-2024 at 1:38pm
Topic: leveling for stringers
Posted By: bbishop1974
Subject: leveling for stringers
Date Posted: November-06-2011 at 11:12pm
| need some advise,leveled the 86' for stringer job.it is set up now so it is level side to side across all stringers front to back.it is supported below windshield frame,keel below windshield and rear corners.my concearn is it is not level at the deck in rear or dash.would you guys keep it set up the same or level the whole boat? |
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Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: November-07-2011 at 11:55am
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If youre level at the stringers but not at the deck, sounds like one or the other was installed crooked? Id be inclined to try and figure out which was correct, unless its only off a little bit. The goal is to get the boat level to a point where you can verify that your new parts (stringers) are level as you assemble the boat back together. If youre off a little, its not a huge deal, as the motor mounts will absorb a decent amount of variation. ------------- |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: November-07-2011 at 4:05pm
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I agree with Tim. If the mains are level fore to aft and side to side, one has a standard to work back to. I'm not entirely sure I follow level at deck and dash. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: bbishop1974
Date Posted: November-07-2011 at 10:33pm
| sorry my question sounds confusing.reading it i was thinking i sound like a dumba$$.i estimate it to be off 1/4 in.maybe more measuring across at the deck front and rear.measuring at stringers iam perfect.measurments done with 4 ft level.thanks for responding. |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: November-08-2011 at 11:31am
Not to worry Brian; most times it's me being slow. Tim got it. 
Is the 1/4" out on the same side? ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: bbishop1974
Date Posted: November-08-2011 at 6:43pm
yes,approx 1/4 inch higher on drivers side front to back.i decided to start tearing apart with stringers level.let the motor mounts compensate.man,these stringers suck to get out.trying to take out drivers side secondary,wood is in very good condition at hull and does not want to give up. 
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Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: November-09-2011 at 9:46am
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A grinder with a metal disk(composite) or a diamond disk works great for cutting right at the seam. If you have air tools, you can keep the 'dust' to a minimum with a little water. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: November-09-2011 at 9:48am
If you're anything like me, it's best to walk away when that face appears. 
Don't forget your tyvek suit and respirator. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
bbishop1974 wrote:Posted By: bbishop1974
Date Posted: November-09-2011 at 2:40pm
| thanks greg,been doing my reading/note taking.have all the gear/tools.just amazingly solid at the hull.very little rot at tops of wood.mostly just discoloration.wood very wet though.i did just walk away.wood is starting to crack and i want a good template.i have cut glass down to hull as low as possible.trying to be patient |
Posted By: charger496
Date Posted: November-11-2011 at 12:18pm
| Try a sawsall with a long blade. Just be careful not to cut through the hull. |
Posted By: bbishop1974
Date Posted: November-11-2011 at 11:06pm
| secondary out,seems like a little drying overnight helped.primary glass to floor.letting it dry a couple days to see if it helps. |