Re: [bolger] Brick design features
I agree with what David says-- except I doubt that it makes any
difference in ease of building. This is because you attach the chines to
the sides first, then install the transoms, and finally bend the bottom
around.
Vince Chew
difference in ease of building. This is because you attach the chines to
the sides first, then install the transoms, and finally bend the bottom
around.
Vince Chew
Frank -
Putting the chines and other framing on the outside makes building the hull
MUCH easier. Attaching the chines and gunwales to the outside is easier than
springing them to the inside. IMO, It also makes the inside of the hull more
comfortable. It also is easier to clean out (no interior supports to catch
sand and dirt).
The mast is offset because a) it is easier than providing the support you
would need to center mount the mast (a few less pieces to build), and also,
if you were ever to put a small motor on the boat, Bolger designed it to be
mounted on the bow, with the rudder removed and the sailing stern becomes
the motoring bow.
I had my first sail in a Brick at the Lake Champlain Messabout a few weeks
ago. Fun, fun, fun! A trully wonderful little craft.
David
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Putting the chines and other framing on the outside makes building the hull
MUCH easier. Attaching the chines and gunwales to the outside is easier than
springing them to the inside. IMO, It also makes the inside of the hull more
comfortable. It also is easier to clean out (no interior supports to catch
sand and dirt).
The mast is offset because a) it is easier than providing the support you
would need to center mount the mast (a few less pieces to build), and also,
if you were ever to put a small motor on the boat, Bolger designed it to be
mounted on the bow, with the rudder removed and the sailing stern becomes
the motoring bow.
I had my first sail in a Brick at the Lake Champlain Messabout a few weeks
ago. Fun, fun, fun! A trully wonderful little craft.
David
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>I am starting to build a brick after seeing several examples. I think that
>this little design will more than meet my needs. However, I am really
>curious to know why the designer put the framing on the outsides and what
>is the advantage of doing it this way? Also, what is the advantage of
>placing the mast to one side vs the center?
>Thanks to anyone that can give me any answers or ideas.
>
>Frank
I built the Tortoise which is just like the Brick only smaller. I like
the outside framing. It makes it easy to clean the inside. It also
provides a lot of sacrificial material at the chine for protection
against the inevitable nicks and scrapes. I actually kind of like the
way it looks. Having said that, it would be easy to put the framing
inside if having it outside really bothers you. The mast could be moved
to the centerline also if you wish. You just have to figure out a mast
step and partners. Bolger says that the boat doesn't know the
difference. He likes it offset because it opens up the interior and is
simpler to build.
Vince Chew
the outside framing. It makes it easy to clean the inside. It also
provides a lot of sacrificial material at the chine for protection
against the inevitable nicks and scrapes. I actually kind of like the
way it looks. Having said that, it would be easy to put the framing
inside if having it outside really bothers you. The mast could be moved
to the centerline also if you wish. You just have to figure out a mast
step and partners. Bolger says that the boat doesn't know the
difference. He likes it offset because it opens up the interior and is
simpler to build.
Vince Chew
I am starting to build a brick after seeing several examples. I think that this little design will more than meet my needs. However, I am really curious to know why the designer put the framing on the outsides and what is the advantage of doing it this way? Also, what is the advantage of placing the mast to one side vs the center?
Thanks to anyone that can give me any answers or ideas.
Frank
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Thanks to anyone that can give me any answers or ideas.
Frank
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