The centerboard calls for a metal reinforced slot for the bolt to ride in. If the hook allows me to mount the centerboard, what keeps it from being popped off while say drifting backwards and hitting an object at the right angle causing a lift? Or am I way overthinking it? Since the hook rides on the bolt, and allows for removal of the board, can I epoxy the bolt solid or keep caps accessible?
Im planning on ripping up box store lumber for solid mast construction. Should I use epoxy or tite bond? How far apart should scarfs be spaced? For a 15' mast, should I go with two halves or four quarters glue up? I suspect the latter but will that make it too stiff?
What type of screw head specifically do I use to hold the 1/4 ply hull to the centerboard case logs/ ? Do you countersink first or just drive it and fill then glass?
Thanks all, I've built this boat in my head about thirty times already and should have progress other than a few notebooks soon.
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