[Public-List] Hull stiffeners

[Gordon Laco]

I think stiffeners would be a very good idea - but choosing positions needs
care.  You don't want to make hard spots in the otherwise relatively soft
hull.  

Gord #426 Surprise

By the way - just back from the '07 Misery Trip; no misery this time.
Strong steady winds, warm air; could have been June.

g



> I am at the point in my project where we are ready to install the main
> bulkheads.
> This would also be a good time to add longitudinal "hat" stiffeners. (they are
> kind of like a three or four inch tube cut in half, laid flat side down
> against the hull, and glassed in)
> I have never sailed an Alberg 30 so I have no experience with their
> characteristics, strong points, and weak points. I plan on sailing the vessel
> across the pacific and in some pretty rough conditions.
> Is there anywhere that you feel the vessel would benefit from longitudinal
> stiffeners?
> 
> Cheers,  Don #473
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