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Comment by Josh Wieschowski on March 19, 2013 at 7:07am

Thanks guys, Im reading this after I changed the chine taper. Yes, it added flair but it turned out so much better that I cannot even believe it. That flair really adds alot of detail. I started a taper about a foot back and faired the curve with the rest of the boat to end at the appropriate measurement. It turned out wonderful.

Chris, you are right though. A very small change can really CHANGE things in a hurry. Thanks guys for your suggestions!

Comment by Randy Dersham on March 18, 2013 at 2:55pm

I think you will be fine Josh,  A little more taper will lift the transom out of the water a bit more as Chris suggests but your boat is already low to the water so it should not cause an issue.  I recommend that you make the change as close to the transom end of the boat as possible while keeping a smooth transition. 

Carry on, have fun!

Comment by chris towles on March 18, 2013 at 2:48pm

Careful what you do to that chine taper. It will have Unintended consequences in regards to flair and the ensuing rocker profile. Changing one variable changes it all. I would just scarf a small piece of plywood onto your side panel and go w the original layout

Comment by Josh Wieschowski on March 17, 2013 at 8:10pm

That transom is coming out and I will taper the chine to accept a narrower transom at the chine. That just looks to boxey to me!