[frers-list]Fairing keel and rudder

[Joyce Oberdorf]

Bill--
Here is what I  know.  When I bought Checkmate, eons ago, we looked at 4
Frers 33s Each one had a slightly different keel and rudder. Wolverine had a
less deep keel-- but NOT the "shallow keel" version.  Impetuous had a deeper
keel, faired to a fine blade, as was the rudder.
We measured with calipers the thickness of the trailing edges. ALL
DIFFERENT>
This is apparently not covered by class rules.  At that time (way back in
the 90s), Impetuous was one of the leading boats, and the owner, Paul
Zabetakis, was class president at the time. And close by. So we decided to
go with that.  We extended the rudder about 3 includes to fair it from about
3/4 inch to a fine edge. Did the same to keel. We didn't have templates.  If
I can find the diagram of the two boats we measured (I plotted the shapes on
graph paper, I'll copy scan and email.

Joyce


On 11/18/13 1:44 PM, "Bill Thompson" <foredeck@videotron.ca> wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> Have sanded d'Ad lib's hull - waterline and below - back to the vinyl ester.
> Brutal work. The good news is, after 27 years, not a single blister, soft spot
> or other imperfection. Washed and wetted down there is no ripple of
> imperfection to be found in the reflection. Come spring, sealant and 6 coats
> of inter protect before bottom paint should keep her dry and healthy for a
> good long time. Pics avail. if anyone would like to see.
> 
> However, keel and rudder (which is still dry) are not as fair, so I'm
> wondering if anyone has templates and/or methodology to suggest, so I can
> bring them fair, prior to coating and finishing. All help appreciated.
> 
> Bill Thompson
> Montreal
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