I need a naval architect please

[Geno67]

Here you go.

 

[Geno67]

I already asked this in another thread but I'll ask in here too. If this isn't allowed, let me know and I'll delete one of them.

If you had a plywood hull that's already glassed, could you add a couple of identical panels to each side to increase the shear? Let's say it's an 18' with 6mm okume sides and needs less than a foot of additional side height. Is this doable? I was thinking a butt joint with 6" 12 oz tabs would do the trick but maybe I'm wrong.

 

[Geno67]

Well, she's mine. TX 18 hull, glassed inside and out, stringers stuck in place but not filleted yet.

Build thread is here: TX 18 Build - Boat Builder Central - Builder Forums https://www.community.boatbuildercentral.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25638

It's a cnc kit so all the parts are there to finish it. I'll use the sole, the rear decks and the gunnels but the foredeck and upper bulkheads may not work since I'm adding some shear to her.

I figure buying a properly built (so far - lol) project hull for around half of what the plywood kit costs will save me time and money in the long run.

 

[BlueBell]

Too bad all the build threads on these designs have ceased (including yours).

Of course you can build up the height of the freeboard/gunwales.
But the more you deviate from the design the more you increase an unexpected negative outcome.

 

[Geno67]

Too bad all the build threads on these designs have ceased (including yours).

Of course you can build up the height of the freeboard/gunwales.
But the more you deviate from the design the more you increase an unexpected negative outcome.

You can't see the build thread? I can see it fine. Try clicking on the link I made and see if it works.

New to me 1991 aluminum trailer and lighter evinrude v4 140 hp engine purchased. This project is moving way faster than I had hoped. Currently scheduled to have a new enclosed carport built for the old McKee Craft one week from yesterday and I'll have room to work.

 

[BlueBell]

You can't see the build thread? I can see it fine. Try clicking on the link I made and see if it works.

The link works fine, thank you.
The threads all stop and cease to continue.

I have plans for the 1950's version of the 18' Hickman Sea Sled and the more modern 18' Texas sled.

Thank you for posting the plans, as I suspected these are not 1950's Hickman plans, they are modernized 2000's plans.

Are you going to raise the free board vertically or follow the angle?

 

[Geno67]

Gotcha - cease as in stop, I was not understanding you at first, my bad.

You're very welcome, they were advertised as a 1950's version that came free with the TX 18 plans. As to the authenticity of that, I can not verify.

I was planning to follow the angle. The only portion that flares much is the fore 6' or so and it's already considerably narrower than her widest point.

I couldn't bring myself to butcher the McKee Craft that has been so good to me for parts. I'll be selling her in 2-5 years if all goes to plan. I bought another donor boat for almost nothing from a buddy who needed to get it out of his yard. Trailer is sound and engine is mechanically perfect but will need some paint and decals on the cowling at least, hull is kind of a dog - not sure if I'll use even a single hatch from her - kind of doubt it.

 

[beer20574]

I have plans for the 1950's version of the 18' Hickman Sea Sled and the more modern 18' Texas sled. The beam on the Hickman Sea Sled (HS-18) is too narrow for my needs, the freeboard on the Texas Sled (TX-18) is too short and I wish to carry the inverted v all the way through the hull as seen on the Laguna Tiger produced by Duckmaster, Inc.

 

[TANSL]

@beer20574 , and once all that is clear, what do you need?. I am sure that many members of this forum will be happy to help you, if you explain to us what issue.