Example fairing block cutting (for starboard side)
Item
Description
1
Distance between cutting guide and blade.
2
Parallel to waterline
3
Fairing block (viewed from the rear)
4
Dead rise angle (0° to 25°)
5
Example dead rise of hull
1. Calculate the dead rise angle.
The dead rise angle should be measured on the outside of the hull from the location that the
transducer is to be mounted using an angle finder or similar device.
2. Adjust the band saw table to the required dead rise angle.
3. Adjust the band saw’s fence to be the distance specified in the
fence to blade
table added to the
width of your cutting guide, if used.
Using the fence to blade table measurements ensures that the cut will be made at an appropriate
place on the fairing, producing 2 equally sized parts.
4. Position the fairing block against the fence so that the top face of the fairing block is closest to
the fence.
Important:
When installed the pointed end of the fairing must point towards the bow. Ensure that the fairing
is orientated correctly on the band saw table so that the correct angle is cut for the side you are
installing. When cutting the port side fairing the pointed end of the fairing should be pointing away
from you, when cutting the starboard side fairing the pointed end should be pointing towards you.
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