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2017 Penobscot 14 "St. Jacques" Bow Seat Pattern 20 Jan 17
January 22, 2017 · 1 min · 176 views
What this video covers
Kent Blair fabricates a custom bow seat for a 2017 Penobscot 14 named St. Jacques using a modified tick stick method. To capture the hull's curvature, he places a plywood template in the bow and uses a ruler to mark the distance from the template edge to the hull at multiple points. He creates a hook on the end of the ruler to ensure consistent contact with the boat's sides. After transferring these points to a paper pattern, he connects the marks to create a curved template. He cuts the final seat piece slightly oversized to allow for incremental trimming and test-fitting within the hull. This process ensures a precise fit against the interior contours of the boat.
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