Posted by Brian on August 09, 2002 at 22:08:11:
In Reply to: Console Skiff forward battens posted by Eric W. on August 09, 2002 at 14:16:13:
: It seems that the 3' long forward sections of the battens have to warp a lot to conform to the hull shape. It feels like the pressure necessary to make them contact the hull will almost make them break. How are these attached? Do I have to screw through the bottom of the hull while the epoxy sets?
: Thanks.
Eric, If you don't already have it, get "Boat Building With Plywood" from Glen-L. Also check out some of the construction photos in the Customer Photos section. The set sent in by Neal Gaughan on his Bass Boat give a good view of bending the forward battens. I did much the same on mine, hooks in the ends and then pulled them down with cords or turnbuckles or whatever to get them in position to fasten to the hull.