how do I make a bowsprit?
I can't speak to bowsprits, but in land based construction the general
rule of thumb for cantilevered decks, bay windows, etc. is 2/3 vs 1/3, i.e. the exact opposite of what you propose. 2/3 of your structural member is buried in the existing structure, one third of it is outside, and free to bear weight. In other words, to have a cantilevered 3 ft deck/landing, no posts to the ground, you need to your 2x8s buried by 6 feet. Most timber bowsprits I've seen are as tall/deep as they are thick, round, or a 4x4, 3x3, etc..... Why do you want to do this, anyway? ahoy wrote: Hello, I'd like to add a 4' bowsprit to an IP23 sailboat. To what extent does the bowsprit rely on the rigging for it's strength vs it's actual strength of materials? I was hoping to use a one inch thick piece of epai 6 feet long, two feet on deck, four feet for the bowsprit and 2 more 4' long, one inch thick planks butting the bowstem all laminated/screwed together. About 3 1/2 inches wide with two side stays and a 5/8" stainless rod for the dolphin catcher and a stay to the masthead. I'm looking for some advice as to whether this is too much or too little. Is there a better place to ask this question or get some information? Thanks for your time. -- I am building my daughter an Argie 10 sailing dinghy, check it out: http://home.comcast.net/~jonsailr |
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