Chesapeake triple sheer clamp length?

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Can anyone tell me how long the sheer clamp is supposed to be on the Chesapeake triple?  I didn't bring my manual to the workshop!  Just too excited to start building I guess. 

Thanks in advance!

Jusitn

 

 

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The manual doesn't specify. The plans show them stopping about 4-5 inches from the bow and stern. The side panels are shown to be about 21' 4-5". So if you make them 21' 6" they will be long enough to do full length, and trim/bevel to fit, or stop short like the plans. Good luck JRC   

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Thanks. That's what I did.  I just let them go a little long and then did a miter where the sheers bumped up against one another.  Worked well. 

 

Ps.  man, this is a long kayak!