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So the manual says (revision 5.0) for the Firefly: Gunwales are 1-1/2" x 5/8" one set of chine stringers are 1" x 5/8" the rest of the stringers are 5/8" x 5/8" But the depth of the frame slots on the Firefly kits for the keel is more like 1". Other stringers are more like 3/4" deep. So should ignore what the manually says and make the keel stringers at 1" and the rest at 3/4"? Is is generally true that stringers should be either flush or slightly proud of the frame pieces? I was a little confused when Jeff Horton answered a question about the Firefly in the "oversize notches" thread with a statement about the Short Shot. Are the stringer dimensions all the same on both models? I asked similar questions in that thread, but there was no response. It is an old thread, so maybe no one looks at old threads.
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Hello everybody! I'm starting my build of the crawfish tandem here in North Alabama. My question is about using kiln-dried sassafras for stringer material. I know it is a very rot-resistant material that has traditionally been used for boat building, so I guess my question is whether or not anyone knows of a reason NOT to use it? I know it's heavier, but I don't think it's too much of a concern since these designs are so light anyway. I didn't find anything here on the forum, and the fact that there is a canoe design named Sassafras makes internet searching somewhat more complicated. The reason I would like to use it is that there is a place here I can get extremely clear, straight grained sassafras with very few knots for 3.50/bdft! I will still have to scarf it for length, but it would save me a whole bunch of scarfing out knots. Thanks! -Dave
