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When the measurements have been recorded take your piece of plank and starting from the stern end this time mark downwards from the top of the plank. Make a mark as to the measurement from the graph. Likewise do the same at bulkhead 7 the measurement from the graph again from the top of the plank. Carry out this operation for the full length of the plank finishing at the stem. With a piece of paper card mark out the angle of the stem piece, cut the card to the shape and transfer this shape to the end of the plank. I would suggest leaving a little additional length to this step to allow trimming of the plank on the job. When all marks and measurements have been checked and recorded on the plank take a plastic ruler on its edge and join the dots, using at least three dots to obtain the correct flow of the line and draw a line with a sharp pencil. Ships curves are a better option to a plastic ruler but if not available a ruler is suitable. These marks should flow gracefully without sharp humps and bumps for the entire length. Carefully cut along the line leaving a little extra material little to be sanded later to ensure a perfect fit.

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