It seemed time for some real work to ensue, so I spent the day prepping and glassing the slot in the vaka where the centerboard used to reside. It was plugged with what looked to be a 2×3 piece of lumber, it leaked, and it created TONS of drag. I’ve got 3 layers of mat and 1 layer of light cloth in there from the inside, and I’ll flip the vaka and build up a little more externally. Additionally, I’ll have to post pictures tomorrow, as I can’t seem to find my camera patch cord this evening!
And now, time to go de-glass myself!
What are you going to use for lateral resistance? Are you planning on Leeboards?
Jim
Jim, I’ll be using a daggerboard. After I shape the board, I’ll mold a trunk around it with flanges on top and bottom. I’ll cut a hole in the new plug and glass in the trunk.
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