[Public-List] dimples in the hull (was: Public-List Digest, Vol 3559, Issue 1)
George Dinwiddie
gdinwiddie at alberg30.org
Tue Oct 24 13:36:56 PDT 2017
Daniel,
This happens when the knees don't butt directly on the underside of the
deck. The force of the shrouds makes them pivot until they hit the deck,
pulling in the topsides at that point.
If they're minor, it's no big deal. Or you could put shims above the knees.
- George
On 10/24/17 4:23 PM, Daniel Swords via Public-List wrote:
> Forward Shroud Dimples?
> My boat, Hull #525, has dimples in the hull on both sides located at the forward shroud. The shroud tension is about 700 lbs and there is no evidence of any problems with the bulkhead or chain plates. I plan to continue ignoring the dimples but am just curious if others also have them?
> Daniel SwordsMandeville, LASolitude (#525)>
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