Re: Folding schooner back home safe and sound
> My question is this , if the boat was built fromThe exact meanings of various terms for boats built to old plans are
> traditional plans, by traditional techniques, of traditional
> materials, how canit be a replica?
the subject of strongly held opinions, and cause for heated
discussion in some quarters. My understanding of the basics are:
'replica' A replica is an exact copy (replication) of an existing
boat, including variations from plan, damage, repairs, etc. It is
meant to be indistinguishable from a particular original boat, in so
far as possible.
'reproduction' A reproduction is meant to be be basically another
boat produced with the same methods and intent, more or less as if
the same shop went ahead and built another. This allows a little
freedom to adapt to circumstance. For example, if the plans call for
a 24" wide plank which was not available, then narrower planks could
be used (but the method would have to be the same as would have been
used in the original shop).
'representation' This basically means something good enough to amuse
the tourists. We can hope it's not so bad as to enrage the better
informed tourists.
Between reproduction and representation, there is a category for
which I don't have a name that springs to mind. Perhaps "modern
reproduction" or "modern copy"; someone can enlighten us. In this
case, modern means and methods can be used if the end product is
essentially equivalent. For example, using epoxy laminations instead
of natural crooks, or using SS screws instead of iron boatnails.
I have only just touched on the issues involved. For example, there
is the question of whether modern tools can be used or whether the
tools must also be authentic.
In most cases, a museum would want a reproduction for a small craft.
However, if someone wanted "PT 109", then a replica would be the
thing.
Peter
The folding schooner Waltzing Matilda and her crew have arrived
back at there home port of Kalgoorlie safe and sound. Damage was
minimal. one cracked mast , repiarable,after going bush to avoid a
couple of 4WD's, one delaminated oar, and some sunburn.
Some excellent sailing was had by all , including a row by me of
some 4 miles. ( bloody knackered that night) . some deliceous fish
were caught and consumed, remote beaches explored and children worn
out.
Our next investment will definitely be an outboard!!!
At one tourist spot we saw a 'replica' Nantucket whale boat built by
the local college. My question is this , if the boat was built from
traditional plans, by traditional techniques, of traditional
materials, how canit be a replica? . the boat was a work of art and
had been rowed across the bay to its present home inside an old
whale oil tank.
I was just itching to move the flimsy barrier and climb aboard.
I just realized Its 2003.
Happy new year everybody!1
cheers paul
back at there home port of Kalgoorlie safe and sound. Damage was
minimal. one cracked mast , repiarable,after going bush to avoid a
couple of 4WD's, one delaminated oar, and some sunburn.
Some excellent sailing was had by all , including a row by me of
some 4 miles. ( bloody knackered that night) . some deliceous fish
were caught and consumed, remote beaches explored and children worn
out.
Our next investment will definitely be an outboard!!!
At one tourist spot we saw a 'replica' Nantucket whale boat built by
the local college. My question is this , if the boat was built from
traditional plans, by traditional techniques, of traditional
materials, how canit be a replica? . the boat was a work of art and
had been rowed across the bay to its present home inside an old
whale oil tank.
I was just itching to move the flimsy barrier and climb aboard.
I just realized Its 2003.
Happy new year everybody!1
cheers paul