Waterline Templates

[Philinnyc]

Hi,

Currently working on my Sakonnet Daysailer and started painting the hull. Having a bit of trouble with the waterline template though. It's printed out on the kit supplied plan. So I made a few photocopies. But after cutting out the template on one sheet it didn't sit right on the hull and I knew I wouldn't get an accurate freehand line that way. I tried framing out another sheet by taping strips of wood but that just warped on me.

I may try cardboard next or just use the dimensions from the profile view in the plans and go from there. I'll figure it out, I guess, but any hints, tips or suggestions are welcomed.

Also, what's the best way to mark the WL? I know graphite shows through paint and I'd rather not scribe. Was thinking of using a pastel pencil that matches the color below the WL.

 

Thanks,

Phil

[kenr]

Hi Phil

I am working on the Niagara which has a painted hull

I measured the position of the waterline off the plans and then

used Tamiya masking tape top and bottom to  define the waterline

And then painted it in

Hope this helps

 

Regards

Ken