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by sierra
Sat Feb 17, 2018 1:53 pm
Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
Topic: shortening a redbird to 16' 6" from 17' 71/2"
Replies: 4
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Re: shortening a redbird to 16' 6" from 17' 71/2"

Thanks for your input. I will be using the strongback that I used for the prospector which is 16 ' so the redbird stems will overhang. I assume this won't be a issue. Also the redbird is keelless but I was considering putting a keel on it to help with tracking.
Brian
by sierra
Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:24 pm
Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
Topic: shortening a redbird to 16' 6" from 17' 71/2"
Replies: 4
Views: 10185

shortening a redbird to 16' 6" from 17' 71/2"

I'm new here so hopefully this goes smoothly, haha. Has anyone attempted shortening a redbird to 16' 6"? This is something I'm going to try for my son. I have built 2 prospectors so I have some experience. So my question is do I shorten the distance between station moulds or leave out the centr...