I've been working on a lapstrake (earlier post) and now that I have the info on the scary stuff. Bending and replacing frames is going well. Now,...
1. Original steam bent ribs were one piece - gunwale to gunwale. To avoid removing the deck, would two-peice ribs do? (butt at keelson) 2. If...
Are there alternatives to Oak, when it comes to bent frames. The original frames are 5/16" X 7/8". Not too stout and probably easily bent (and...
I recently purchased a 19' lapstrake sailboat. Without going into a rant about used car dealers being the father of all used boat sellers, I've...
Hello: I'm new to the site, but an occasional visitor. I have a question for those who know. Theoretically speaking: I have designed (using...
Hello: New member old reader. I have a question for those who know. Theoretically speaking: I have designed (using plyboat 2.1) a hull for a...
