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Alcort Catfish SMEDLEY 26 Jul 20 Centerboard Pattern Making
July 31, 2020 · 2 min · 58 views
What this video covers
Kent Blair fabricates a replacement centerboard pattern for an Alcort Catfish, a mid-to-late 1960s catamaran featuring a dual centerboard configuration.Watch The process begins by removing an original centerboard from the vessel and tracing its dimensions onto a template material.0:31 A 20-volt brushless DeWalt cordless jigsaw performs the cuts, utilizing the tool's integrated dust blower, blade-release clip, and work light to maintain precision.0:40 The Alcort Catfish represents an early catamaran design from a manufacturer primarily known for the Sunfish, which eventually shifted focus away from multihull production to prioritize its more successful dinghy lines.0:10 This project documents the specific steps required to replicate legacy foil shapes for vintage small craft.
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