adding freeboard to excisting hull

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by ASM, Sep 10, 2012.

  1. paulfish
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    paulfish paulfish

    Looks like a fun project. I agree with much of what was said but these nice folks didn't put it in Engish but rather "sailor speak" and since you were not sure what freeboard was I'll clarify. Yes, a rail of some kind for folks to grab on to. Not sure what you have there on the gunnel(the top of the sides of the boat,looks like wood) but it needs to be sturdy.Railing is expensive but you could do a post and cable(like sailboats).Yes,move the weight forward or the boat will squat(sit low in the back). Not sure if you have to reinfoce the transom(I defer to the ragmen)to accomodate a larger motor.Not sure if there is a "floor" to attach things to. If not then you may be putting holes in the hull which is not good with plastic as it's hard to seal. Any attachments (through bolted) should go through the sides of the boat, You could make a simple pair of bench seats(basically elongated boxes) which could be bracketed to,the sides of the boat.Backrests would be cumbersome.Put one bench well forward to keep the bow down.Keep everything low because of the center of gravity as this hull will roll a bit. You could store battery/fuel under the seats. Save the forward third for other storage(LIFEJACKETS). Remember sea water corrrodes everything. Stainless steel or brass for all hardware(brackets,screws,bolts) and all wood needs to be waterproofed and sealed. By all means have fun. You'll have a buch of trial and error and you learn.I've rebuilt 5 boats and learning goes on and on.
     
  2. PAR
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    PAR Yacht Designer/Builder

    Paulfish, not a lot of experience or expertise, though offering anyway? Just asking, as plastic hulls are so terribly hard to seal, especially with brass parts screwing things up too.
     

  3. ASM
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    ASM Senior Member

    Paulfish thnks for your advise and PAR as well. I do have a friend who is specialized in Composite (even with cork core) so I hink I can get some advsie on how to fix hings or add in composite..... now only to overrule the veto of my wife.....
     
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