# NE Dory:Rub rail thickness, inwales and sailing option.

**URL:** <https://forum.clcboats.com/t/ne-dory-rub-rail-thickness-inwales-and-sailing-option/48212>\
**Category:** Builder's Forum\
**Created:** [December 12, 2020, 7:36am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/ne-dory-rub-rail-thickness-inwales-and-sailing-option/48212 "2020-12-12T07:36:37Z")\
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**Author:** ![Nicholas\_Bogater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/dfb087/32.png) [@Nicholas\_Bogater](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Nicholas_Bogater)\
**Post date:** [December 12, 2020, 7:36am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/ne-dory-rub-rail-thickness-inwales-and-sailing-option/48212/1 "2020-12-12T07:36:37Z")

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Hello,

I am starting a NE Dory this winter and am very excited about the build. One of those goals that is almost started.

1)If I install spacered inwales will I still be required to have a thickness of 1.75" for the outwall? Does the inwall give structural support or is it only a lashing point?

2)When installing a Lug sail upgrade how is the mast support knee installed in relation to the spacered inwale? Is it integrated or placed below the inwale?

3)What dimensions did you find best for the inwales?

Thanks, Nick

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**Author:** ![Jeffrey\_Hoeper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/6bbea6/32.png) [@Jeffrey\_Hoeper](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Jeffrey_Hoeper)\
**Post date:** [December 12, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/ne-dory-rub-rail-thickness-inwales-and-sailing-option/48212/2 "2020-12-12T19:57:39Z")

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&nbsp; &nbsp;You are going to love your dory! It's a great boat and the lug rig is perfect for it.

As to your question about inwales, have a look at this article. It should answer your questions.

https://www.clcboats.com/life-of-boats-blog/inwales\_for\_plywood\_boats.html

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**Author:** ![Jeffrey\_Hoeper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/6bbea6/32.png) [@Jeffrey\_Hoeper](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Jeffrey_Hoeper)\
**Post date:** [December 12, 2020, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/ne-dory-rub-rail-thickness-inwales-and-sailing-option/48212/3 "2020-12-12T20:13:32Z")

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&nbsp; &nbsp;Also this additional info

https://www.clcboats.com/forum/clcforum/thread/35254.html

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**Author:** ![Nicholas\_Bogater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/dfb087/32.png) [@Nicholas\_Bogater](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Nicholas_Bogater)\
**Post date:** [December 14, 2020, 10:29am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/ne-dory-rub-rail-thickness-inwales-and-sailing-option/48212/4 "2020-12-14T10:29:28Z")

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&nbsp; &nbsp;Thanks for the info. It's exactly what I am looking for.&nbsp;