# Bulkhead proud of shear panel:  fitting foredeck

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**Created:** [June 8, 2021, 6:59am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/bulkhead-proud-of-shear-panel-fitting-foredeck/48741 "2021-06-08T06:59:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![Andrew\_Bishop](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.clcboats.com/andrew_bishop/32/1028_2.png) [@Andrew\_Bishop](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Andrew_Bishop)\
**Post date:** [June 8, 2021, 6:59am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/bulkhead-proud-of-shear-panel-fitting-foredeck/48741/1 "2021-06-08T06:59:10Z")

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Setting out to plane the shear clamps on my MC16.5 to proper radius, I see the forward bulkhead is somewhat proud (\<3/16”) of the top of the shear panel, where the radius should lie, as I understand it.&nbsp;&nbsp; Planing the shear clamps won't be enough to get the deck to lie properly.&nbsp; FWIW, the other installed curves (deck beam, rear bulkhead) look just right.

I’m thinking I need to draw the curve on the bulkhead and cut it down to get a good foredeck fit, but this seems like somewhat fussier engineering than I was expecting at this stage!&nbsp;&nbsp;

What do you think?&nbsp;&nbsp;

Anybody run into this situation?&nbsp;

What suggestions for approaches to removing ~3/16” of bulkhead that’s already in place?

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**Author:** ![Louis\_Maresco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Louis\_Maresco](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Louis_Maresco)\
**Post date:** [June 8, 2021, 8:13am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/bulkhead-proud-of-shear-panel-fitting-foredeck/48741/2 "2021-06-08T08:13:59Z")

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&nbsp; &nbsp;Yes that should definitely be paid some attention. I experienced the same on my MC 13 build. Not sure of the cure pre decking since I only noticed it after putting the deck on. A noticeable bulge of the bulkhead protruding the deck. I actually faired and painted the deck to make it less noticeable .

[https://www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/kayak-kits/recreational-kayaks/mill-creek-13-stitch-and-glue-recreational-kayak-kit.html](https://www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/kayak-kits/recreational-kayaks/mill-creek-13-stitch-and-glue-recreational-kayak-kit.html)&nbsp;

Not to diminish the accomplishments of any of these builders since I made the mistake myself but check all the photos of all the MC13 and 16s. Look closely you'll notice it in a few.

This is mine that's not a shadow you see it's the bulkhead. Wouldn't bother most but it bothered me.

[https://www.imagevenue.com/ME13H5O1](https://www.imagevenue.com/ME13H5O1)

Good luck with the build PP

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**Author:** ![Andrew\_Bishop](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.clcboats.com/andrew_bishop/32/1028_2.png) [@Andrew\_Bishop](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Andrew_Bishop)\
**Post date:** [June 8, 2021, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/bulkhead-proud-of-shear-panel-fitting-foredeck/48741/3 "2021-06-08T14:02:51Z")

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PP - Thanks!&nbsp; I certainly want to address this before the deck goes on.

I guess I'll plane the shear clamps, use the radius guide to draw a line on the bulkhead, and then gaze at it while mulling my cutting & smoothing strategy options.&nbsp;

And then go to work!

-ALB