Subject: Re: [baidarka] Fitting ribs
From: Will Samson (willsamson@yahoo.co.uk)
Date: Wed Dec 01 2004 - 14:31:45 EST
> Given that, why would one bother with a temporary keelson? Why not just
make the keelson and fit the ribs?
>
> Hyok
Having been through the process, I found that a temporary keelson is very
forgiving - It's easily adjusted when things are not going as planned.
There's plenty of opportunity to change your mind about some dimensions as
you see the boat develop. It's certainly not essential, but I'm a fan.
Bill
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