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The Building of Aslan
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My dimensional error shows up here: the cabin cut out in the side panels extends past the forward bulkhead about 1/4". While I can use a router to cut away enough of the forward bulkhead to make the cabin front fit, if I put the mast box butted up against the other side of this bulkhead as the plans call for, the mast would literally touch the cabin. I decided to move the mast forward 2", which puts it in the original position. |
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At the left you can see my solution. I used pieces of redwood from a full 2" thick 2 x 4 to act as furring strips and move the mast box forward. 1" stainless scres attach the blocks to the mast box (driven from inside) and 2 1/2" stainless screws attach the blocks to the bulkhead (driven in from the bulkhead.) The standard mast block is on the bottom (made from 1/2" ply) but the top uses an arrangement different from in the plans. |
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I used the same full 2" redwood stock for the top blocks. Trimmed to fit around the mast box and under the bow - to - side panel joiner, this makes a strong assembly. Later, I had to move this assembly 1/2" to starboard, as I had the mast box off center. |
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