Hi all, I seem to remember some discussion about the width of stringers being increased to 1/4 inch, but cannot find those posts. Was this change made in the rules? I have some broken stringers to replace and I have under 2 weeks to get the whole boat redone so any help would be appreciated. Thanks, J
Jay that's in my CWC-X rules. I set it up to give the Captain option for 1/4 in or 1/8 in if I remember correctly. I found that the 1/8 was difficult to cut out and reinforce and often time it most hulls made do not have them aligned correctly which cutting with a dremel it causes an uneven cut. Some hulls the stringer is difficult to mark out at 1/8 but at 1/4 inch is much easier. I also like the fact that the increased size of the stringer actually gives more protection as a belt should. 1/4 inch resists rams much better and is easier to reinforce.
