Stem Pieces

The stem pieces should travel back through the first two ribs. There is some debate over how the stem piece travels past the first two ribs. One way will keep the nosecone from dropping down but doesn’t protect against it being lifted when a rock is hit hard, the other way visa versa. My major concern was the problem many boats have with the nosecones dropping down and drawing more water than the remainder of the boat.

Therefore I notched the nosecone over the first rib and under the second rib. The way this rib was notched is shown in several pictures. We also notched the rib in such a way as to have the nosecone lifted slightly. Time will tell whether or not this will help keep the nosecone from dropping.