Freedom symmetrical stems?

Adamv · Post by **Adamv** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 3:57 pm

I've lofted the bow and stern stems for the 17' Freedom. However, I'd like to use the shape of the bow stem for the aft as well. Would this give rise to any complications? I can't think of any.

Cheers,
Adam

Larry in Champaign · Post by **Larry in Champaign** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 9:03 pm

I wouldn’t do it. This canoe has differential rocker that provides maneuverability and reasonable tracking. I think you will loose a great deal of tracking if you do what you propose. You will also likely run into some problems stripping as station 15 will no longer work.

Larry

Steve Killing · Post by **Steve Killing** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 4:29 pm

Adam,
I hadn't, up until now, compared directly the shape of the bow and stern stems. If you mirror, rotate and lower the bow stem shape it almost matches the stern. With that many changes to the bow stem to get it to match the stern shape I am not sure what the benefit would be. You certainly shouldn't make the stern stem exactly the same as the bow stem - the underwater profile needs to be lower than the bow.

Regards,
Steve