S U P E R S P O R T
11
Chines
Next, we will install the Chines. Make sure you
follow along closely, as these are very important to
the final shape.
When fitting the chines to the notches in the
bulkheads, they should be flush with the top (and
bottom) of the bulkhead.
This is important as the chines set the angle for the
top and bottom sheeting.
Test fit the chines in place. Note that the chines
have small tabs at the front. These key into the keel.
The chines will end up with a small angle at the
front, which is correct.
Using
Titebond III
or epoxy, glue one of the deck
chines (UC) in place.
Glue the other deck chine in place. Do both deck
chines before the bottom chines.
In other words, glue both top chines, then glue both
bottom chines. We don’t want to pull on one side
and not the other.
Repeat for the bottom chines (LC).
You can make great clamps from some 3 inch SSC
pipe.
We sliced it into 1 inch pieces with the band saw,
and cut out a small section of the circle.
These clamps are cheap, and work very well.
