Re: Stringers
Since BillP mentioned it, I'm going to elaborate a bit further on what I've come across on the to "bed" stringers to the hull or not. From ALL the freaking research I've done in the last number of months, there seemms to exist these two major trains of thought regarding how to affix stringers to the hull.<br /><br />1. Bedding the stringer down (with thickened epoxy) first will provide additional support and stiffness, and tend to keep the stringer in place while laying up the cloth/mat. Providing a VERY positive/stiff connection.<br /><br />2. The other is not to bed the stringer or use a "cushion" of foam under it (as BillP indicated), as direct contact with the hull is not required and the major support is created thru the cloth/mat lay-up. It is felt that with direct contact the higher stresses at the stringer connection will possibly lead to hull damage.<br /><br />NOW, the only problem I have relating to these two senarios is the formal application of these two techniques is somewhat gray. They both seem valid techniques, but the "do not bed" seemed (from the information I was reading) to be more related to sail boats. I tend to lean toward the "bedding the stringers down" in power boats where slight additional strength may be gained and additional rigidity would not necessarily be a bad thing.<br /><br />anyone else found anything similar thru their research?
