There has been some progress though. The picture shows that all the bottom frames are made and temporarily in place. I have 4 bottom panels glued up, ready to accept the fibreglass and I am expecting a roll of biaxal tape to arrive today. The tape will be used to cover and re-inforce the joints between the panels, and also to strenghten the corners of the hull.
Looking in toward the stern, showing the bottom frames in place |
I have been doodling too. I have got the hull pretty muc sussed out in most details now, and I am now thinking ahead to the design of the superstructure. I like wheelhouses. I have worked outside in a boatyards some years ago and in winter, or when the weater is wet and windy, a good wheelhouse make the difference between having a miserable time and enjoying boating at all! So I wanted to incorporate a wheelouse into our boat. A bit of research produced some ideas from the past, particularly some lovely old pictures of steamers. So the result so far, is this back-of-an-envelope drawing showing a possible profile for the boat. Of course that will complicate matters somewhat, but with plywood, the wheelhouse shouldn't be too complicated to build. Famous last words...
The back-of-the-envelope drawing! The top doddle is my favourite idea |
Have you checked bridge heights? That may be a concern on how high up you want to put that wheel house.
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Honestly? No! But you make a valid point. It is likely that the wheelhouse will be a partly collapsible structure, like many dutch barges used. It's definitely more complex to build though. I have completely rebuilt one a few years ago and it's quite a lot of work.
DeleteI am taking care, Sixbears. I want to see our boat built, so I'm taking it easy. I have lost weight, my cholesterol is down to 3.7, and my blood pressure is low... And I am taking enough medication to open my own pharmacy now. That's OK by me though: I am still breathing and that's most satisfying!
I can see how the top plan would save space on the main deck. Glad you're taking care of yourself.
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