After viewing the Pipeliner east thread a while back, I must say I was very inspired to say the least. I was so taken by the sultry curves of Balsa's creation, that I actualy begged Balsa for the outline. Balsa was kind enough to share the template with me and I have done as he asked and have shared with others at the Thrailkill mindmelt. Anyway,,, I have now began the process to replicate this exquisite watercraft. I'm starting with a 10-1Y, I got this blank from Mcding at a great price, thanks Lowell!!!
the plan is to shape and glass this at 10 ft in length, I like 10 ft'rs
this will get a ice blue tint on the bottom cutlaped to the deck, Im also planning on doing some faux clue cuts about 6 to 8 inches out from the stringer. I dont have the meens to cut and reglue blanks so I figured I could pull it off. I plan on keeping the deck clear and I think double pinlines.
Im still not shure how wide to go on the outline or where the widepoint is on the original 9-6 Tweener, as Balsa didnt put any dimentional info on the template.
Sorry, I didn’t take such precise notes. If ever someone still owns a 10’2" Walker Foam blank, he might be able to tell you exact measurements (before skinning).
Ken, don’t get too obsessed with precise measurements. Do it by feel. You know more or less what thickness works for you. Just go with it and trust your eyes for foiling. Anyway, eggy and pinchy rails will make the board look much thinner than it really is at the stringer.
well thanks for that John, but it doesnt do much because balsa had cut off a portion to make a 9.6 and Im useing a ecotech 10,1Y, and this bitch is thick like 4" plus. I guess I will have to eyeball it and use the Force!!!!
I still need to take some meat out of it ,,, I want to be at 3.25" thick
