tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post832096690676905139..comments2024-03-17T17:59:44.193+00:00Comments on Bill's Log: Building ‘Sharpy’ Part 117William Serjeanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419676353659137355noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post-42927085102285241772011-06-18T08:59:14.214+01:002011-06-18T08:59:14.214+01:00Thanks Paul,
You are right. I have been 'bogg...Thanks Paul,<br /><br />You are right. I have been 'bogged down' considering the matter of taping. Common sense has prevailed, causing me to opt for doing the taping. I'd rather be sailing, but I must be patient.<br /><br />Bill.William Serjeanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18419676353659137355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post-56295663944122535682011-06-18T05:29:26.960+01:002011-06-18T05:29:26.960+01:00Hi Bill, Sorry to hear you seem so bogged down on ...Hi Bill, Sorry to hear you seem so bogged down on this. Taping the chine would be the obvious and common way (Think of all those thousands of Mirror Dinghies!)It occurs you could also utilise the brass (Aluminium) keel band we have used for eons on our small boats. Just work out on the front lawn where the points of wear would be. Or am I being too simplistic?Paul Mullingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05656301521677046663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post-33473133824043607932011-06-17T08:52:18.799+01:002011-06-17T08:52:18.799+01:00Hi Brian,
Hardwood runners would help protect the...Hi Brian,<br /><br />Hardwood runners would help protect the chines where they are particularly vulnerable. So much would depend on where they would be placed. I don't know enough about the effects on performance with regard to shape and position to come up with a design. Two simple, short straight runners, one on each side near respective chines might be the answer. I would have to seek the opinion of one who knows about these things.<br /><br />Many thanks,<br /><br />Bill.William Serjeanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18419676353659137355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post-22327169514649061672011-06-16T21:24:27.689+01:002011-06-16T21:24:27.689+01:00Would it be possible to add a hardwood runner to t...Would it be possible to add a hardwood runner to the chine? With your paradox experience, could a hardwood runner protect the edge, look much better than tape, be replaceable, and ADD to performance.<br />Trying to help Bill! <br />Just watching 5 SAS fast power boats slicing across the bay - it's been blowing 30 knots all afternoon - do they care!<br />BrianBrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11128417895836133440noreply@blogger.com