Spindrift 12 #1275 - bow seam & taping

[J. Cote]

Is there a video showing the procedure for the front 8" of bow seam attachment?

The "Core Sound 15 Hull Assembly Part 1" video just shows it after it's done. 

Do I do the finger scarf the same way as illustrated for scarfing the hull panels? (only doing them both at the same time to make sure they are exact mirror image)

Do I let the finger scarf dry, sand it, and THEN apply the 8" fiberglass tape with in the same fashion you as you show for the bay area in 'Core Sound 15 Build Part 4' video?

Thanks,

[Alan Stewart]

In case you did not see here is some video of the bow joint. 

 

 

 

Here is a picture of how to do it from the Core Sound 17 Mark 3 plans. I need to add this sheet for the spindrifts as well but soon we hope to build another spindrift and video the entire process. Naturally, use the dimension shown for the S12 plans for the stern ends for the panel alignment. 

 

It is not necessary to fiberglass the finger scarf joints (these)  after gluing them together.

 

Hope that helps!

[J. Cote]

Thanks Alan, the the process & graphics shown on the Core Sound 17 plan page is perfect!  I can easily work this with my Spindrift dimensions.

[J. Cote]

Alan, the Spindrift plans don't mention installing the anti-crack block, but the CS video & CS17 plans above do.

Does the Spindrift need the blocks or do a few wires installed aft of the glass tape suffice?

 

[Alan Stewart]

Yes, I would install the blocks just behind the dovetail joint glass. A 2-3" square piece of 3/4" plywood is ideal. One on each side. We pre-drill the top one so the screw falls through and grabs the bottom one and pulls them together. 

[J. Cote]

Thank you, I am really happy how my dovetail joint came out.