Replacing Plank...

[piogil]

Hi all, somebody know where could I find (in the web) graphic information (illustration, pictures...) about the replacing plank method.

I own a 1947 cutter, hull in oak, and I need replace few pieces of plank surrounding a rotten original bronze thru-hull....

i´ve read a couple articles... but my english is not so good and i don´t understand the half......

Thanks in advance...

Pio

[dr.j]

What type of construction is your boat? If it is carvel planked then you should be able to accomplish the task yourself provided the area of concern is not in a difficult area. Areas that have a great amount of curve are best left for those with experience.There are tools and techniques involved that the average Joe might not possess to perform this task. A steam box will probably also factor into the equation. If you really want to do this yourself,then ensure that you do as much research as possible. A person could probably perform heart surgery if he had enough empirical knowledge...

[piogil]

Thank for your advise dr.j. I need replace just a a meter or so in three or four plank in a almost straight area. I never have done this kind of work in the hull and i´m little afraid about the result... in the other hand i can´t paid a professional carpenter. I need more information.. graphical specially

[waikikin]

Piogil, buy a book such as Robert M Stewards Boatbuilding Manual, it sets out the planking butts etc required & heaps of other useful stuff, having a real text to refer to is good comfort in repairs. Don't be tempted to "short plank" your repair by crowding planking butts close together & "saving?" work & timber, you've gotta stetch your planking repairs out along the hull so as not to have butts less than 3 planks between or 5 frame spaces along the hull, more if possible, & your best to go to existing butts if sqibby(small) are left as result of repair plank lay out. Some planking types can be glued-scarfed but although I have no experience of Oak here in Australia I doubt it would be a candidate for this, other forum contributors will be more experienced in this. Regards from Jeff.