How to do a scarf joint properly?

[jeffrey.bean]

This is a factory scarf joint on a 1990 Chawk 18,two 3/4” pieces of plywood (not even laminated together) any recommendation on how to do it properly?
It’s an 8’ straight run from transom to midship, then angles towards the bow.

 

[airshot]

Hate to sound dumb, but what is a scarf joint ?? This old dog is still learning....

 

[todhunter]

Here is how i did mine.

 

[jeffrey.bean]

Here is how i did mine.

Nicely done, thanks

 

[airshot]

Very interesting, yes you can learn something every day no matter how old you get !!