[bolger] Re: re: Windsprint decks
I put fore, aft and side decks on my Windsprint. The decks are flush to the
edge of the 'wales.
I talked about my capsize concerns (not being able to right the boat or bail
it out or even get back in) so I have solved the flotation problem I think. I
put a large bouncy ball (40" diameter) under the decks fore and aft. Then I
pumped them with air. Plenty of folatation I'll wager.
I have also taken a stab at trying a new sail plan. I built a polytarp lateen
sail. Fourteen feet on the yard and boom angled the same as a Sunfish sail. I
put lots of draft in the sail, looks to have beautiful shape. Will sail it
soon, let you know how it works (if it works).
Mike Masten
edge of the 'wales.
I talked about my capsize concerns (not being able to right the boat or bail
it out or even get back in) so I have solved the flotation problem I think. I
put a large bouncy ball (40" diameter) under the decks fore and aft. Then I
pumped them with air. Plenty of folatation I'll wager.
I have also taken a stab at trying a new sail plan. I built a polytarp lateen
sail. Fourteen feet on the yard and boom angled the same as a Sunfish sail. I
put lots of draft in the sail, looks to have beautiful shape. Will sail it
soon, let you know how it works (if it works).
Mike Masten
I've uploaded a picture of the treatment I described for sticking decks on a Windsprint to the Vault:
http://www.egroups.com/docvault/bolger/windsprint_gunwales.jpg
Hope this help anyone who is interested in visualizing what I was describing.
JB
http://www.egroups.com/docvault/bolger/windsprint_gunwales.jpg
Hope this help anyone who is interested in visualizing what I was describing.
JB
Kathleen,
I decked my boat, fore and aft and side decks. Here is a way to do it (not
necessarily the best way):
Glue some vertical pieces down the inside of the hull. To these you can
attach stringers across the hull at the top. Then you can deck over with
plywood. You can decide what the spacing is between the stringers, like 12".
You can decide if you want to put a little camber to the deck.
Another way to do this is to look at the Scooner at the end of Payson's book.
It is decked over.
MM
In a message dated 10/28/99 8:48:28 AM,odonnellkathleen@...writes:
<< Hello. I'm new to this list but have read through some of the threads
relating to the Windsprint. I'm almost done building one (my first
boat!) and have taken to heart all the advice I've seen on the WWW to
deck over fore and aft to the thwarts. As you all probably know, these
decks aren't part of the plans so I'd appreciate suggestions on design.
I'm trying to decide between flat (easiest I suspect), slightly
cambered, or V-Shaped. What has worked for those of you who have done
it and what problems have you encountered? Has anyone seen or posted
deck sketches or pictures of the under structure?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Kathleen O'Donnell >>
I decked my boat, fore and aft and side decks. Here is a way to do it (not
necessarily the best way):
Glue some vertical pieces down the inside of the hull. To these you can
attach stringers across the hull at the top. Then you can deck over with
plywood. You can decide what the spacing is between the stringers, like 12".
You can decide if you want to put a little camber to the deck.
Another way to do this is to look at the Scooner at the end of Payson's book.
It is decked over.
MM
In a message dated 10/28/99 8:48:28 AM,odonnellkathleen@...writes:
<< Hello. I'm new to this list but have read through some of the threads
relating to the Windsprint. I'm almost done building one (my first
boat!) and have taken to heart all the advice I've seen on the WWW to
deck over fore and aft to the thwarts. As you all probably know, these
decks aren't part of the plans so I'd appreciate suggestions on design.
I'm trying to decide between flat (easiest I suspect), slightly
cambered, or V-Shaped. What has worked for those of you who have done
it and what problems have you encountered? Has anyone seen or posted
deck sketches or pictures of the under structure?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Kathleen O'Donnell >>
Hello. I'm new to this list but have read through some of the threads
relating to the Windsprint. I'm almost done building one (my first
boat!) and have taken to heart all the advice I've seen on the WWW to
deck over fore and aft to the thwarts. As you all probably know, these
decks aren't part of the plans so I'd appreciate suggestions on design.
I'm trying to decide between flat (easiest I suspect), slightly
cambered, or V-Shaped. What has worked for those of you who have done
it and what problems have you encountered? Has anyone seen or posted
deck sketches or pictures of the under structure?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Kathleen O'Donnell
relating to the Windsprint. I'm almost done building one (my first
boat!) and have taken to heart all the advice I've seen on the WWW to
deck over fore and aft to the thwarts. As you all probably know, these
decks aren't part of the plans so I'd appreciate suggestions on design.
I'm trying to decide between flat (easiest I suspect), slightly
cambered, or V-Shaped. What has worked for those of you who have done
it and what problems have you encountered? Has anyone seen or posted
deck sketches or pictures of the under structure?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Kathleen O'Donnell