hull bracing

[gtflash]

Been looking at the various strengthening methods employed in rib hulls, seems there are two main choices, wood or foam?? am i right, are there anymore?? Some boats seem to have alot less bulkheads than others, i presume its the trade off between weight and rigidity is it?? Some also seem to stretch full height to deck and others are almost flat with chine edges. Can anyone shed any light and or pics on the pros and cons

Thanks gt

[pop]

have a good look through this http://www.boatdesign.net/ there is a good amount of info. good luck if you want advice with boat building then pm me and we can throw some ideas around.

[pressman]

Originally Posted by gtflash

Been looking at the various strengthening methods employed in rib hulls, seems there are two main choices, wood or foam?? am i right, are there anymore?? Some boats seem to have alot less bulkheads than others, i presume its the trade off between weight and rigidity is it?? Some also seem to stretch full height to deck and others are almost flat with chine edges. Can anyone shed any light and or pics on the pros and cons

Thanks gt

Heres a couple of pics of the sort of thing we did

[Richard B]

There's no place for a tree in a modern boat.

Discuss

(Oh, and from whom is that quote?)

[Jono]

Originally Posted by Richard B

There's no place for a tree in a modern boat.

Discuss

(Oh, and from whom is that quote?)

..so what's the option? Properly “glassed in”, high quality marine ply for transoms... does it have a rival?

[Richard B]

Originally Posted by Jono

..so what's the option? Properly “glassed in”, high quality marine ply for transoms... does it have a rival?

There's an exception to every rule!

[gtflash]

Originally Posted by Richard B

There's no place for a tree in a modern boat.

Discuss

(Oh, and from whom is that quote?)

who quoted that then?? sounds like a scorp thing!

[Richard B]

I was hoping that someone would know it's origin... as far as I know, it's Mark Pascoe.

[gtflash]

and whats the justification for that statement, its lighter, easier, more rigid, more effective??

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by Richard B

There's no place for a tree in a modern boat.

Discuss

(Oh, and from whom is that quote?)

Many F1 powerboats are still made from marine ply!!! Most yachts have balsa cored decks - and teak looks pretty good on top as well.

In fact with modern epoxies wood is making a big comeback!!!