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Re: take the carlins out?
By:Hans Friedel
Date: 7/14/1999, 5:00 pm
In Response To: take the carlins out? (david blodgett)

> I'm not sure what to do here. also is there any easy way to reinforce deck
> beams for heavie use? Thanks dave

If the boat is not to wide I don‘t think you need any carlins. I just use deckbeams, sheer clamps and a strong cockpit coaming when I build. Laminated deckbeams are the strongest. If you are painting outside add some water on the ground around you. And watch out for buggs

Keep on building

Messages In This Thread

carlins and deck beams
david blodgett -- 7/13/1999, 5:46 pm
Cool another teenage builder!
Chris Glime -- 7/15/1999, 11:11 pm
Re: make that three , mates
craig appleyard -- 7/16/1999, 8:50 am
Re: carlins and deck beams
lee -- 7/15/1999, 10:11 am
Calling me a loser??
Shawn Baker -- 7/14/1999, 6:25 pm
take the carlins out?
david blodgett -- 7/14/1999, 4:33 pm
Re: take the carlins out?
Hans Friedel -- 7/14/1999, 5:00 pm