Definition: Scantlings
 

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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

Amgine wrote:
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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


Scantlings: are the measurements of the various frame-works parts of the
structure, as frames, beams, floors, stringers, plating, etc.

Amgine wrote:
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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?

The hull & deck planking is definitely included in "scantlings." It's
usually one of the first specs. This may seem odd in an abstract
philosophical way, but the empty air is also part of the scantlings...
in other words the spacing between frames!

Anyway, a useful definition of "scantlings" for fiberglass boats should
include the type & weight of the heaviest cloth and the thickness of the
overal laminate, specifying this for various parts of the hull such as
at the keel root & stem as well as overall; ditto for the deck. The type
of resin used. Type & thickness & location of coring, if any. The number
of bulkheads, their material & thickness & how bonded, should also be
part of the scantlings. The hull deck joint type, bond, fasteners &
spacing, should also be included.

The "scantlings" are not necessarily a detailed builders specification,
but it should definitely include enough info to get an idea of how the
boat is built; it should be far more info than in the usual sales
brochu 'hand-laid woven roving' is *not* a scantling.

I'll leave it to you to boil all the above down to one sentence...

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

otnmbrd wrote in message ink.net...

Scantlings: are the measurements of the various frame-works parts of the
structure, as frames, beams, floors, stringers, plating, etc.

Great! You're quoted - http://wiki.saewyc.net/index.php/Scantlings

Amgine

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)


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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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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

Scantlings are dimensional lumber 2x4 and under. Generally.... useable wood
that results when milling out larger dimensions from a log.

......Ken

Amgine wrote:
otnmbrd wrote in message ink.net...

Scantlings: are the measurements of the various frame-works parts of the
structure, as frames, beams, floors, stringers, plating, etc.


Great! You're quoted - http://wiki.saewyc.net/index.php/Scantlings

Amgine

LOL Actually, I quoted an old "Merchant Seamans Manual" and added to
it's definition

Scantlings include planking.
Since 99% of boats are made of something else than wood, scantlings
include not only the framing but the bottom and deck planking like
type of steel or aluminum plate and thickness. For composites, type of
reinforcements, fiber orientation, core, laminate stack, type of resin
etc. etc.
I would say that scantlings are the definition of the hull material
and structure.

Jacques Mertens
http://bateau.com

"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

'Scantlings' in the teak trade refers to dimensions 2x4 and under.

....Ken