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MacCamper
11/04/2015 06:22PM
  
1Jim...could a builder use the inner stem and forgo the outer?
Mac
 
1JimD
11/04/2015 07:58PM
  
Mac
Sure ! It would be easy to do.
One thing I don't like about inner stems, is glassing over them. I would much rather go stemless. It's just as strong.
If you like the looks of outer stems, they would be easy to put on a stemless build.


Jim
 
Bernjo
10/30/2015 06:37AM
  
That makes perfect sense. Thank you
 
Bernjo
10/29/2015 12:31PM
  
Hi,
I'm a new member here and a new builder. I'm considering building a Wee Lassie and think I would prefer stemless construction for simplicity. However the plans that I have from Feather Weight Boat building are intended for both inner and outer stems. Is there a way to adjust the stem drawings for stemless construction?

Thank you,
Bernard
 
1JimD
10/29/2015 07:57PM
  
It's fairly easy to do, but hard to explain to someone. You need to use a fairing strip, and cut the stem forms to match up to the outside profile of the inner stem.
The fairing strip will help you match the bevel on the stem.