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Problem with mast partner doubling plate on Jimmy Skiff

Submitted by Austin Foley - Fri, 2/3/17 » 4:32 PM

I noticed than when I dry-fit the mast partner doubling plate on the underside of the deck, it sticks out from underneath the deck an inch. The deck overhangs the bulkhead 4.5" - which appears to be correct according to the plans, but the doubling plate is 5.5", hence the 1" overshoot. The top of the bulkhead is within an 1/8" of the 29 5/8" called for in the plans.

Did I cut the deck too short (it extends 34" from the bow), or can I just cut the doubling plate down to come flush to the deck?

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RE: Problem with mast partner doubling plate on Jimmy Skiff

» Submitted by Laszlo - Sat, 2/4/17 » 8:16 AM

Austin,

Looking at the pictures from the construction gallery, it looks as if your deck is just fine and the plate is meant to be cut off.

You're going to have a lot of fun with that boat. I still have fond memories of sailing it on the Rhode River at Okoumefest 15-16 years ago.

Laszlo

RE: Problem with mast partner doubling plate on Jimmy Skiff

» Submitted by - Sat, 2/4/17 » 4:05 PM

Great, thank you Laszlo, I appreciate the help. I will cut the doubling plate back a little bit

I can't wait to get it on the water - it's been a few months in the making now and I'm hoping to get it ready for warm spring weather.

Any tips on sailing the JS?

RE: Problem with mast partner doubling plate on Jimmy Skiff

» Submitted by Laszlo - Sat, 2/4/17 » 8:06 PM

Keep the pointy end forward and the mast aimed up :-)

Seriously, it's very easy easy to sail. If you've ever sailed anything before, you won't have any trouble.

Laszlo

RE: Problem with mast partner doubling plate on Jimmy Skiff

» Submitted by Camper - Fri, 2/24/17 » 3:12 PM

Thanks, L.

I can NEVER remember, is it pointy end up and mast forward, or the other way around? I usually just try one and if performance seems a bit off, I pump the thing out and try it the other way.

I am going to print and laminate this mnemonic and nail it to the bottom of the boat where I can always see it.

And no I have not and yes it's still sitting there. It's now just used when I am introducing myself to a new therapy group or attractive woman. "oh, yeah and I'm building a boat".