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Here is some information I've compiled during the planning phase.
Please note that this info is still largely untested, and in fact I came across an
error I made on the first day of actual building. That error has been
corrected, and I'll do my best to correct any new ones I come across.
Builders should confirm my layouts and estimates to their own
satisfaction! Layouts updated 5/3/04 |
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There
is more than one way to skin this cat :), but these are the ply layouts
that I have come up with. Sheets in blue are 1/2" marine fir,
in green are 1/4", and in red are 1/2" cheap ply. The bilge
panel sheets are not shown in the layouts as the final shapes are
determined during the building process. In total, you will need 18 sheets
of 1/2" marine ply, 7 sheets of 1/4" marine ply, and 2 sheets of
1/2" ACX or other cheap ply.
Ply Layout
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Ply Layout
2
Ply Layout 3
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Visit www.chebacco.com
and get the Builder's Guide there. It is invaluable, although not as detailed as
I would have liked. While you are there, download the archive or go through the
old articles as they contain useful information for building and sailing the
Chebacco. Unless you are an experienced builder, you will need to read Build the
New Instant Boats by Payson or other basic tack and tape/stitch and glue
building guides.
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