The deck is fitted to deck beams. These are cross members. The deck beams
are carried on the end by internal structural member called a sheer
stringer. The deck itself is fastened to the deck beams and the sheer frame
(often called a clamp or inner gunwale) with screws and bonded with sealant.
--
Marshall and Jo Duhaime, Jr
Classic Boatworks of Maine
http://www.classicboatworksofmaine.com



How is the deck fit on a sailboat. I assume there must be some bulkheads
for support. So, if the deck is plywood, when it gets to the hull ... how
is this fit.

Dumb question .......