Preview: Building the Oonagh Rowing/Sailing Dinghy, Part 9 – Hanging the Sheer Plank
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March 10, 2021
Email this Video to a FriendInteresting tips on hanging Oonagh’s sheer plank.
NOTE: You can use this video to see how the first topside plank would be installed.
Since the process is virtually the same, we elected not to film both topside planks being installed, but you’ll need to install the first topside plank prior to covering the bottom with dynel or fiberglass (if you are doing that optional step to protect the bottom).
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4 Responses So Far to “Building the Oonagh Rowing/Sailing Dinghy, Part 9 – Hanging the Sheer Plank”
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THOMAS HATCH says:
Question: Here you say “… you’ll need to install the first topside plank prior to covering the bottom with dynel…” But Kit’s video indicates otherwise. Am I missing something? I’m ready for the dynel process and need clarification. Thanks.
Doug Hermann says:
Tom – i laid down the Dynel after the bottom planks and sheer planks were epoxied and screwed in place. After the dynel went on I abeveled the joint and installed the topside planks. I actually went a step further and laid 6oz fiberglass on the sheer plank then dynel on bow and stern. Hope this helps. Doug H
Steve Stone says:
Thomas, you’ll notice that Kit drapes the dynel over the bottom, but she also laps it over the first topside plank. So the dynel goes from the centerline/keel, lets say, across the bottom plank and then continues on over part way down the side over that first topside plank. So that first/chine topside plank will need to be installed first before the dynel can go over it. Then the sheer plank can go on. It is not necessary to dynel the sheer plank, as extra protection is not needed there (especially with the guards) and thus dynel there only adds weight. It won’t hurt anything how Doug Hermann has done it, it’s just not necessary and this boat is already on the heavy side for a dinghy.
Doug Hermann says:
The subtle building hints and tricks are superb. Thank you for the “lessons”