I guess I slept through geometry class but does the deck beam need to be cut by the same amount on each end of the arc?
The deck beam has a constant radius, so it does not matter where it is cut. You can trim it from one end or both.
The directions in the manual are good for this step, just make sure that you initially cut it a little too wide. The boat gets wider further aft, so you can get the angles correct behind the final location then gradually remove material and sneak the beam forward incrementally. A Shinto rasp is a good tool for this. I think that Nick Schade’s comment about sneaking up on perfection is fitting.
Mark,
I figured I’d ask before I cut. I learned the “sneaking up” trick from woodworking. I was planning to put it to good use for this step. Thanks again.
Rob