[Public-List] Mast Beam Variation

[Rachel]

The Pearson Triton is a very similar, Alberg-designed boat.  Like the 
Whitby boats, built to a price point, but generally tough.  The 
mast/cabin arrangements are the same.  The Triton came with a wooden 
beam - but a solid piece of wood.  They've often failed, but of course 
not by delaminating.  Several owners that I know of have replaced them 
with newly fabricated beams of home-laminated wood, and they have not 
had any failures -- it seems quite stronger than the original.

In the case of the Triton owners who have removed original failed 
beams, I think the failure mode was often cracking of the wood, often 
at an (un)strategically placed knot!

There are quite a few web accounts of these beam replacements, many 
with photos, if anyone wants to see them.  I don't have time to seek 
them out now (have to leave for an appointment), but I can add them 
later if anyone is interested.

Rachel
#221

On Jul 17, 2008, at 7:26 AM, Jeffrey wrote:
> Or,
> even a new laminated beam using oak and epoxy?
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> -Jeff
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