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Chase Small Craft

Welcome to Chase Small Craft
Our Boats
Our Collection
Rowing Boat
Sailing Boat
Outboard Skiffs
Easy-to-Build Skiffs
Boat Kits
Points East Pram / 8
Calico Skiff
Compass Skiff / 10 & 12
Menomonee Canoe
Hatch Cove Kayak
Bayview Skiff 13
Echo Bay Dory Skiff
Caravelle Rower
Nautilus Rowing Dory
Caravelle Sailing Skiff
Goat Island Skiff
Deer Isle Koster
Nautilus Sailing Dory
Calendar Islands 16
Calendar Islands 18'
Drake Rowboat / 17'
The Drake Raceboat Series
Drake Rowboat / 19'
Deblois Street Dory
Model Boats
Vivier Boats
Storer Boat Plans
Learn
Workshops & Classes
Individualized Workshops
Class Registration
What is in a boat kit?
About the St. Lawrence River Skiffs
Explore
Blog
About us
What's in a boat kit?
Accessories & Kit Options
Drawing Board
Boats For Sale
Articles
Resources & Links
Birdsmouth sparmaking
Shows and Events
Pricing & Ordering
Prices for all kits
How do I order?
FAQs
Contact us
Building the strongback

Building the strongback

The strongback is built up of girders, stiffeners and cross braces.

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The set up

The set up

On the strongback is set up the molds and chipboard supports, which hold the frames in place. Alignment battens are included which automatically lock the structure together.

Laminating the stem

Laminating the stem

In the kit is a jig for laminating the stem and stern posts.

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Building the strongback
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