Scott Rowe
Random Adventurer
So I tried searching for the answer to no avail. Hopefully someone would be kind enough to post a reply to what must be a common problem.
After replacing most of the stem in my Morris some of the plank edges between the stem and first cant rib will not lay flush. I've tried steaming them which has not worked. I wonder if my stem side that mates with the planking is at the wrong bevel forcing the plank to sit higher than adjacent planks. Also, I wonder if I've tacked a relaxed plank to the stem thereby taking the slight bow out of the plank causing it to not lay flush with adjacent planks. I want to avoid just taking a sander to it as it would just remove too much material. Anyone had this problem?
I should also mention that the plank end of the plank that sits proud of the adjacent planks also protrudes slightly passed the stem face. Although this boat has seen other repairs in this area I suspect that it may indicate I've tacked a relaxed plank. Hope this makes sense.
After replacing most of the stem in my Morris some of the plank edges between the stem and first cant rib will not lay flush. I've tried steaming them which has not worked. I wonder if my stem side that mates with the planking is at the wrong bevel forcing the plank to sit higher than adjacent planks. Also, I wonder if I've tacked a relaxed plank to the stem thereby taking the slight bow out of the plank causing it to not lay flush with adjacent planks. I want to avoid just taking a sander to it as it would just remove too much material. Anyone had this problem?
I should also mention that the plank end of the plank that sits proud of the adjacent planks also protrudes slightly passed the stem face. Although this boat has seen other repairs in this area I suspect that it may indicate I've tacked a relaxed plank. Hope this makes sense.