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Author Topic: "blocking "between frames.....
Victorvect-
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Posts: 11
Post Re: "blocking "between frames.....
on: January 9, 2012, 08:44

Hello duukanu ,
I agree with your comments , although for the Brandy Bar design , being flat bottomed and with no rocker , I cannot see any way I would get bilge water collecting in my hull , given that this boat would operate in exclusively flat , sheltered water .The only waves this boat is ever likely to encounter are ski boat wakes! For other people it may need to be looked at more carefully.

It sounds like you are well on your way with your build .....
duukanu
Beginner
Posts: 16
Post Re: "blocking "between frames.....
on: January 9, 2012, 17:36

Your comments have changed quite a bit in my build. The base design is not changing but the scantlings will. For the stringers I was running 2X4's port and stbd of the keel and a 2X6 for the keelson. In both cases I am changing to 1X's. In many designs I have seen simply frames without these stringers. It looked simple and much lighter. I err on heavy equals strength. Intellectually I know that is not true. Design is strength. So, I'll compromise with reducing the stringers both on the bottom and topsides and leave only the chine heavy. I really like it. Many of the designs of Philip Thiel do not indicate these stringers and allow the plywood provide the strength. I need to get some photos of my build online.
Victorvect-
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Beginner
Posts: 11
Post Re: "blocking "between frames.....
on: January 10, 2012, 00:32

Heavy chines are a good idea (2x4s).( Don`t skimp there )

I`m thinking using 1x4 hardwood decking for stringers , on 18 inch centers.
Hardwood decking is incredibly strong ( Australian Jarrah ,Red Gum ,Blue Gum , or Merbau )
and when well seasoned ,is very durable ( rot resistant ) and stable.The heavy weight of these hardwoods , down low , are a bonus to aid in stability ,this boat will be too heavy and large to trailer regularly anyway .

I like Philip Thiel`s boats , ( especially the Friendship) they are ( relatively ) light,and economical
to build.Also ,being relatively narrow , they should function well without much in the way of stringers.The Trilo boats have no framing ,the reasoning being that should they dry out with the tide , the bottom panel will deflect enough to not puncture when point loaded by submerged stones or other obstructions.

Pics of your build would be a welcomes bonus.
When I get started , ( early days yet for me ) , I will post many.
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