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Gilligan wrote:
"katy" wrote in message ... 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. My boat doesn't sweat...it's just dewy.... My boat farts. Really You're using soybean fuel? |
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![]() 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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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The WEEKEND WARRIOR speaks up.
"Capt. Rob" wrote in message oups.com.. .. 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 |
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![]() 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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