Lap repair guide
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Darryl Siss
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lap repair
I am in process of replacing few feet of lap on Grady White. Have friend who is doing. We have used your how to, which is great. However, he seems to think that because he cut each piece at the rib he does not need to do 4 inch scarf as you suggested because connection at rib will be strong enough. Any thoughts?
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Phill Blank
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- Location: Hurley, Wisconsin
Darryl,
I would recommend a scarf joint even with the splice over a rib. There is not enough strength in a straight joint over a rib in plywood hulls.
With the joint scarfed you are making sure the plywood is as strong as it can possibly be and will take the flexing that the hull goes through out on the water at speed.
I would rather be safe then sorry when it come to being out on the water and running into rough water and have a seam break open.
GO with the scarf joint no mater where it might be located.
Good Luck,
Phill
I would recommend a scarf joint even with the splice over a rib. There is not enough strength in a straight joint over a rib in plywood hulls.
With the joint scarfed you are making sure the plywood is as strong as it can possibly be and will take the flexing that the hull goes through out on the water at speed.
I would rather be safe then sorry when it come to being out on the water and running into rough water and have a seam break open.
GO with the scarf joint no mater where it might be located.
Good Luck,
Phill
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thegammas
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