tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37487607.post6327937575125480910..comments2024-03-21T07:08:34.211-05:00Comments on Element II: A Wharram Tiki 26 Catamaran: Layout and Cutting of BulkheadsScott B. Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10984429607322718345noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37487607.post-67341512853025901602007-02-02T09:58:00.000-06:002007-02-02T09:58:00.000-06:00Thanks Thomas,
Yes, I found similar issues when b...Thanks Thomas,<br /><br />Yes, I found similar issues when building the Hitia 17, but I think that's true of any stitch and glue boat. You just have to work out the fairness as you go. You'll notice I'm leaving an extra straight panel of wood above the sheer level on all the bulkheads. I'm planning to do the same on the cabin bulkheads, building only to the sheer level until I decide about any slight changes in the cabin profile above the sheer level. This will leave my options open for a slightly raised deck, as I mentioned to you before, but I can always go back to the standard cabin height if I decide I don't like the way it looks after springing a batten through it.<br /><br />I've done some strip planking, and it sure is tedious. I don't know if I'd want to do it on a boat this size, but I agree, it is a way to get fair curves.Scott B. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984429607322718345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37487607.post-597015745500299272007-02-02T09:32:00.000-06:002007-02-02T09:32:00.000-06:00Nice proogress. When I was assembling the first h...Nice proogress. When I was assembling the first hull I discovered that bulkhead 3 was a little naorrow near the top. I ended up adding a 1/4" wedge here, and then glassing it in. It's all hidden in a good strong fillet with 3" tape on each side. I checked the other bulkhead and I had cut this right. The hull is somewhat plank shaped near the top. This might be the result of Wharram simply stretching the T21. What I'm discovering is that the hull has a short straight section to it. At the keel it is about 2 1/2 feet long and on the upper hull side it is closer to four feet. I think that if I was starting fresh on this priject I would strip plank the hull with 1/4 by 3/4 edge glued strips. Yes I know a whole mess of work but the hull would turn out fairer I believe.tsunamichaserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12377379823756515363noreply@blogger.com