Can you explain me why most wooden planked boats have such a flaw in my believe. Why are the stems at the bow not build in a way that the first set of fasteners on the near dead end of planks are not at least double that of what is mostly found? So perhaps a minimum of about plank width backwards from most forward seam.
@ottifantiwaalkes9289 I'm not sure I totally understand you. You need fasteners right up near the end of the planking as the planks are constant curves. Depending on the type of vessel/construction method the landing area of the planking at the bow or stern may have more areas to fasten too (large apron). If quality materials are used and proper construction methods then there really isn't a problem
Yep the number of fastenings are often multiplied dependant on the width of the planks which narrow towards the ends which are hooded at the stem and stern unless a transom is fitted. The video shows an appalling lack of sympathy for the construction ignoring the point of having a caulking seem . Not only is the timber burned by the router the seem is deformed at the point of the cut, the insertion of a fillet will introduce a stress on the planks causing them to prematurely rot and possible failure of the fastenings. A comprehensive lack of understanding of a wooden hull and how it works. The job should have been rake out and recaulk. Simple.
Can you explain me why most wooden planked boats have such a flaw in my believe. Why are the stems at the bow not build in a way that the first set of fasteners on the near dead end of planks are not at least double that of what is mostly found? So perhaps a minimum of about plank width backwards from most forward seam.
@ottifantiwaalkes9289 I'm not sure I totally understand you. You need fasteners right up near the end of the planking as the planks are constant curves. Depending on the type of vessel/construction method the landing area of the planking at the bow or stern may have more areas to fasten too (large apron). If quality materials are used and proper construction methods then there really isn't a problem
Yep the number of fastenings are often multiplied dependant on the width of the planks which narrow towards the ends which are hooded at the stem and stern unless a transom is fitted. The video shows an appalling lack of sympathy for the construction ignoring the point of having a caulking seem . Not only is the timber burned by the router the seem is deformed at the point of the cut, the insertion of a fillet will introduce a stress on the planks causing them to prematurely rot and possible failure of the fastenings. A comprehensive lack of understanding of a wooden hull and how it works. The job should have been rake out and recaulk. Simple.