bowed spars

[seahorse]

POOP! After installing the ceiling, I noticed a couple spars bowing up about 1/4" in the center. Will this cause a problem with the roof skin? Should the bow be belt sanded? Thanks

[goldcoop]

SeaHorse-

Better for them to bow up instead of down!

Seriously 1/4" up, will probably settle down by the time you get it sheeted & skinned...

I can't see it from my house

Cheers,

Coop

[madjack]

Seahorse, sheet aluminum will not take a compound curve without wrinkling...so if you plan on skinning in Al, save the supreme headache/frustration later and sand now....
madjack

[seahorse]

Thanks Goldcoop and Madjack, I will wait to see if they settle. If they don't they will be sanded, as aluminum will be used.

[josephhanson]

I had the same problem. The bowed spars will cause a problem if you plan to put a skin on the shell. Unless the skin is very pliable and elastic.

[seahorse]

Thanks Joe, Better to take my time and do it right..........Rob