the L'edge deck semi chop

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Re: the L'edge deck semi chop

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View the photo then "right click" then "print picture"... in case you kids want to get out your crayons and do some doodling before cutting... :wink:
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Re: the L'edge deck semi chop

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Craig Smerda wrote:Zach's

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Thats what your boat needs buster......more cowbell... :lol: .

seriously is that a cowbell? :o
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Re: the L'edge deck semi chop

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"Guess what? I got a fever, and the only prescription... is more cowbell!" :lol:
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Re: the L'edge deck semi chop

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just do it...

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... (well) maybe that'd be overdoing it.
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    Re: the L'edge deck semi chop

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    This is old news, but I figured it would be nice to follow up. I had done a lot of hand-wringing over the prospect of cutting the decks off, but it turned out to be a very easy project.

    First, I traced lines with a wax crayon. I left a 2-inch lip where gunnels would normally be. (Basically, just extending the lip that is in the cockpit area). Following some wise advice on this forum, I kept the wave deflector on the front . This was to avoid smashing my hands on the chunk of plastic that would otherwise be sticking out. For the ends, I found something round to trace.

    I cut pretty far out to the ends. Originally, I had planned to add thwarts for stability, but it does not seem necessary. The remaining plastic keeps the hull quite stiff.

    Lacking power tools, I made the cut using a keyhole saw with a fine blade. This was a little bit of a pain, but it did not take long. The remaining edges were sharp, and for a while I was cutting myself on them. I finally got around to smoothing the edges with a Shureform shaver and sandpaper.

    The weight difference is negligible. But taking the decks off makes everything a little bit easier -- from storing gear to minor outfitting tweaks. It takes a little courage to make the chop, but it's not hard.

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    Re: the L'edge deck semi chop

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    Well done! She looks great :D
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    Re: the L'edge deck semi chop

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    looks nice but it might be just a bit better to put a small curve leading to the deflector vs the acute angle you cut. Just point it out maybe for the next guy. Enjoy stomping the Goods in that bad boy.
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