Interesting discovery

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   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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David F Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: June-11-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1770	Post Options Post Reply Quote David F Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Interesting discovery 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.

Darrel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: June-16-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 340	Post Options Post Reply Quote Darrel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-16-2005 at 2:25pm
	That is kinda strange. Maybe the dealer will allow you to make a port side template from their 92.

Tim D Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-23-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2635	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tim D Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-16-2005 at 3:04pm
	Could this slight "off symmetry" be in the design for torque or prop rotation?
	Tim D

David F Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: June-11-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1770	Post Options Post Reply Quote David F Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply 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.

Darrel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote Darrel Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-16-2005 at 6:56pm
	David, Excellent quick thinking!! Does the new template fit? Keep taking pictures.

David F Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: June-11-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1770	Post Options Post Reply Quote David F Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-16-2005 at 7:40pm
	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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