# Skerry: gaps between frames and panels

**URL:** <https://forum.clcboats.com/t/skerry-gaps-between-frames-and-panels/47212>\
**Category:** Builder's Forum\
**Created:** [October 4, 2019, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/skerry-gaps-between-frames-and-panels/47212 "2019-10-04T12:04:22Z")\
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**Author:** ![Jack\_Orenstein](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.clcboats.com/jack_orenstein/32/402_2.png) [@Jack\_Orenstein](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Jack_Orenstein)\
**Post date:** [October 4, 2019, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/skerry-gaps-between-frames-and-panels/47212/1 "2019-10-04T12:04:22Z")

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I have wired up the Skerry. The manual says that gaps up to 1/8" between frame and panel are acceptable. These appear to be a bit larger than that. Do these look OK? If not, then I'm not sure how to fix them. The frame is pretty tight and hard to adjust right now. If I really do need to narrow those gaps, how would I proceed? The wires are pretty tight at this point.

Similarly, there are some gaps where the panels meet, at the bow and stern. Same questions: are these OK, and if not, then how do I fix them?

Pictures of the gaps appear below.

![](http://geophile.com/boat/clc/bow_frame_50.png) ![](http://geophile.com/boat/clc/bow_mid_frames_50.png) ![](http://geophile.com/boat/clc/stern_frame_50.png) ![](http://geophile.com/boat/clc/bow_50.png) ![](http://geophile.com/boat/clc/stern_50.png)

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**Author:** ![Michael\_Scheibeck](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.clcboats.com/michael_scheibeck/32/33_2.png) [@Michael\_Scheibeck](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Michael_Scheibeck)\
**Post date:** [October 4, 2019, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/skerry-gaps-between-frames-and-panels/47212/2 "2019-10-04T13:12:36Z")

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We found (PMD build) that loosening things up a bit and jiggling the "basket" a little helped us coax things into shape.&nbsp; Make sure the ends aren't sagging, which'll pull things out of plumb.

.....Michael

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**Author:** ![Brad\_Kurlancheek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e480ec/32.png) [@Brad\_Kurlancheek](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Brad_Kurlancheek)\
**Post date:** [October 9, 2019, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/skerry-gaps-between-frames-and-panels/47212/3 "2019-10-09T11:10:27Z")

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&nbsp; &nbsp;A&nbsp;common remedy is to drill more holes (tiny) and add more stitches.&nbsp; You might even end up leaving some in place, shearing off the part that protrudes beyond the hull surface.&nbsp; Likewise, for any gaps that remain, you&nbsp;can put tape on one side, and elevate the boat, lifting up the other end with a line to a hook in the&nbsp;ceiling.&nbsp; Add thickened goop.&nbsp; Smooth out on the open side.&nbsp; Wait a few hours.&nbsp; Smooth out some more while it's still supple.&nbsp; Wait overnight.&nbsp; Sand it down on the open side, remove the tape on the other side, and voila, no more gap.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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**Author:** ![Jack\_Orenstein](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.clcboats.com/jack_orenstein/32/402_2.png) [@Jack\_Orenstein](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Jack_Orenstein)\
**Post date:** [October 9, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/skerry-gaps-between-frames-and-panels/47212/4 "2019-10-09T15:46:22Z")

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daniel b: Thanks for the suggestions. Some extra holes and stitches have mostly fixed the problem, but I'll keep your other solution in mind.