"Callum M0MCX" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
* Question: Assuming that a 70 footer really will work and I'm not going to sink it catching the stern on the cill on the first tight lock (is it a cill, yes?) then can I build it 2 inches wider right up to 7 feet? I say this because if it's going to be big, I might as well live the life of a squeezed pencil..? For maximum inside space have the deck/gunwale as high as possible, not a low slung tug style. My boat has 5" gunwales and this does also narrow the boat above gunwale level, a 4" gunwale would give you 2" extra space. If its only 3" and not pre formed with a radius and a D section band welded round as a rubbing strake its the same width as a 4" preformed with an extra 2" inside. so basically a 5" preformed gunwale like mine gives you 4" less space than a 3" welded one with only 1" less space to walk on. The width at floor level is not so important as its very difficult to use it all anyway due to the slope of the hull sides and the tumblehome on the cabin side. As for cilling it, just keep your bow fender against the bottom gate,. Fenders are cheap. -- Brian Ancient Order of Sewer Ants Visit this site and help save our waterways http://www.savethewaterways.org.uk/
