[Public-List] Mast Beam Variation
Rachel
penokee at cheqnet.net
Sat Jul 19 06:40:32 PDT 2008
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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