Scantlings are more than just dimesions.... They are dimesions given with
reference to the components orientation in the boat.
A stringer near waterline level in the boat might be 2in by 3in..... if i
said 2in high and 32 wide... you would not know which was what because the
component is angled in its correct position at about 45deg.............
Scantling give the dat in a form that elliminates the possable confusion...
(cant remember right now the details)


"Amgine" wrote in message
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From Hiscock's "Cruising under Sail" - Scantlings: The dimensions of
the members used in the construction of a vessel.

I always thought scantlings were primarily the dimensions of the
skin/deck planking, not just the frames? And of course with other
materials like fiberglass there might not be *any* internal structure.
So what would a one-sentence overview definition of "scantlings" be?

Amgine

"James" ) writes:
Scantlings are more than just dimesions.... They are dimesions given with
reference to the components orientation in the boat.



From Hiscock's "Cruising under Sail" - Scantlings: The dimensions of
the members used in the construction of a vessel.

"The oriented dimensions" should do it.
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I believe the "scantling" terms that apply for measuring depth and
thickness of components such as frames,stringers, etc. would be called
"moulded" as in depth of a frame(or other member)and "sided" refers to the
thickness. That which lays against the side of the boat(perhaps) An example
might be: an oak frame with planking attached may be 1" sided and 3"
moulded. MIKE
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Scantlings are more than just dimesions....
A stringer near waterline level in the boat might be 2in by 3in..... if i
said 2in high and 32 wide... you would not know which was what because the
component is angled in its correct position at about 45deg.............
Scantling give the dat in a form that elliminates the possable
confusion...
(cant remember right now the details)