Solid Glass Hulls
 

Gilligan wrote:
"katy" wrote in message
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Gilligan wrote:
"katy" wrote in message
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Joe wrote:
Bart wrote:
Cruising sailboat with a solid glass hull, that are without any
core material or framing, are either very ____ or very
_____. 1 pt
Junk or Junk???

If you wan't a real boat without frames of any type have a strong
Yacht buildt out of Aluminum. If I could afford a new build this would
be the boat.

http://www.strongyachts.com/images/d...endering_3.jpg

No framing what so ever.

Joe

number of years ago (maybe Max will remember this) a German couple
doing a Great Cruise, stayed at my former marina for a little while with
their aluminum sailboat. Was very nice all round but the woman said
that it was hard to heat in the cold weather and that they had sweating
problems inside.
The same problems exist with fiberglass. The sweat is absorbed into the
porosity of the glass. The R factor for fiberglass and metal isn't much
different at those thicknesses.
My boat doesn't sweat...it's just dewy....

My boat farts. Really


You're using soybean fuel?

Solid Glass Hulls
 

Gilligan wrote:
"katy" wrote in message
...
Joe wrote:
Bart wrote:
Cruising sailboat with a solid glass hull, that are without any
core material or framing, are either very ____ or very
_____. 1 pt

Junk or Junk???

If you wan't a real boat without frames of any type have a strong
Yacht buildt out of Aluminum. If I could afford a new build this would
be the boat.

http://www.strongyachts.com/images/d...endering_3.jpg

No framing what so ever.

Joe

number of years ago (maybe Max will remember this) a German couple doing
a Great Cruise, stayed at my former marina for a little while with their
aluminum sailboat. Was very nice all round but the woman said that it was
hard to heat in the cold weather and that they had sweating problems
inside.

The same problems exist with fiberglass. The sweat is absorbed into the
porosity of the glass. The R factor for fiberglass and metal isn't much
different at those thicknesses.

Thats right, fiberglass is a sponge.

Myths About Aluminum Boats

They are noisy! - Not true. In fact, a well built aluminum vessel with
proper soundproofing is often quieter than an equivalent fiberglass
boat.

They are cold and damp! - Not true. Our hulls and decks are fully
insulated and our cabins are as dry and cozy as any boat built of wood
or fiberglass - and much less likely to leak.

It's difficult to install hull fittings! - Not true. To install hull
fittings, simply drill and tap into the hull and use a stainless steel
fastener. In fact, you can work aluminum using many ordinary
woodworking tools.

Aluminum is prone to corrosion, oxidation and electrolysis. - Not true.
Today's marine grade aluminum is highly resistant to corrosion. Some
surface oxidation may occur, but this in no way affects the strength or
integrity of the aluminum. Electrolysis and other potential corrosion
issues can all be avoided through good construction and maintenance

You cannot paint aluminum. - Not true. With proper preparation and the
application of the correct primers and undercoats, aluminum holds paint
very well.

Solid Glass Hulls
 

On Wed, 4 Oct 2006 23:17:21 -0400, "Bart" .@. wrote:

Cruising sailboat with a solid glass hull, that are without any
core material or framing, are either very ____ or very
_____. 1 pt


Do they exist? Many, in fact I would suspect most, do not have core
in the hull area, with the core being in the cabin trunk area,
foredeck and walkways, however I have never heard of one without
framing, either a structural grid, longitudinal stringers, or
T-bulkhead supports or some combination of all of them.

But, here goes

Flexible
Split

Frank

Solid Glass Hulls
 

Do they exist?


Looks like Bart is clueless yet again. I'm off to clean the boat for a
long weekend of sailing!



RB
35s5
NY

Solid Glass Hulls
 

The WEEKEND WARRIOR speaks up.


"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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Do they exist?


Looks like Bart is clueless yet again. I'm off to clean
the boat for a
long weekend of sailing!



RB
35s5
NY

Clear acrylic dinks
 

http://www.bluewater.pwp.blueyonder..../seeshell.html

Solid Glass Hulls
 

Bart wrote:
Cruising sailboat with a solid glass hull, that are without any
core material or framing, are either very ____ or very
_____. 1 pt

You going to divy up points or not?

Joe

Solid Glass Hulls
 

Bart wrote:

Cruising sailboat with a solid glass hull, that are without any
core material or framing, are either very ____ or very
_____. 1 pt



"transparent"

"opaque"

Oh wait, you probably meant FIBERglass, that would make it
either very heavy and/or very weak.

Is this like those Mad Libs party booklets? Those were a lot
of fun.

Can I donate my points to charity, I already have far more
than I can legally bequeath to my heirs...

DSK

Solid Glass Hulls
 

Two points to Walt, and I'll give honorable mention
to Jon for being somewhat close.

Walt wrote:

Bart wrote:
Cruising sailboat with a solid glass hull, that are without any
core material or framing, are either very ____ or very
_____. 1 pt


heavy - flexible