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I'm all DECKED out!
I just can't get my head around some of these terms the texts use when
considering laid decks: What is the difference between deck bulwarks and toe rail? Also what is "sprung' when talking about a laid deck? Thanks a budding Down Under Sailing Enthusiast! Judith (Judy for short!) |
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I'm all DECKED out!
On Sat, 19 Jul 2003 21:52:38 -0500, "Ervin Charles"
wrote: Toerail is usually about 1" tall and basically keeps feet and other sliding things from going over board. Bulwarks are usually 6" high or more, often with a caprail on top that really dress out a boat giving it more of a 'old ship' look. Sprung decks refer to deck boards laid out with a curve in them usually following the afore mentioned toe rail or bulwark, they are rather forced into place under (spring/sprung) tension. A nice description. Mine is a little bit more complex: If a winch handle slides right overboard with just a little bump, it's a toe rail. If the winch handle makes a crashing noise, then bounces in the air and THEN over the side, it's a bulwark. - Rick Tyler |
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