CH16 hull thickness

Posted by Stephan Bradley on Feb 5, 2005

Hi gang,

It started snowing in MT this morning, so I headed down to the shop to start a Chesapeake 16. I have a pile of BS1088 in 6mm and 9mm, so I thought that I was all set.

The plans call for 4mm in the hull, but since I have the 6mm on hand, I thought it would not be a problem.

Has anyone tried this? It is only 2mm, but also a 50% increase!! I know there will be a small weight penalty and the curves are simple, so that shouldn't be an issue.

Should I stretch it out (add 1" to station spacing)?

Thanks, Stephan

Replies:

• Re: CH16 hull thickness by Ety Bahar on Feb 5, 2005
  • Re: CH16 hull thickness by Doug Judd on Feb 5, 2005
    • Re: CH16 hull thickness by Stephan Bradley on Feb 5, 2005
      • Re: CH16 hull thickness by Dick R on Feb 5, 2005
        • Re: CH16 hull thickness by Kyle on Feb 7, 2005
• don't forget the foredeck by Howard on Feb 5, 2005
  • Re: don't forget the fore by CLC on Feb 5, 2005
    • Re: don't forget the fore by allanreade@paradise .net. on Feb 5, 2005
      • Re: don't forget the fore by Vic F on Feb 10, 2005
    • Re: don't forget the fore by Stephan Bradley on Feb 5, 2005
      • try the skiff by Howard on Feb 5, 2005
        • Re: try the skiff by Stephan Bradley on Feb 5, 2005