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Van Gorkom, a yacht designer, describes the improvements in composite laminations in recent years, producing both lighter and stronger boats. Several of the computer programs that analyze hull structures are described. 3 pages with references.
[Van Gorkom Yacht Design, Newport, RI, USA]
Written for boatbuilders, yards, designers and other professionals, PB is nevertheless useful to owners or would-be owners, as a guide to the latest boatbuilding and repair technology and the boatyards that use them. Particularly useful are articles on equipment installation, e.g. gensets, watermakers.
[WoodenBoat Publications, Brooklin, ME, USA]
Illustrated instructions for drilling a cored deck to install deck hardware using simple tools
[Pyxis, Pearson 26, USA]
A lot of things you don′t know about water′s affinity to the core and laminate of your boat, with suggestions on how to keep it out by bedding and backing your deck hardware. Brand-name suggestions.
[Yachtsurvey.com]
Deck fittings can cause leaks, especially in cored decks. Here′s a quick overview of the proper methods of installing or reinstalling through-deck fittings.
[San Juan 23 Internet Fleet, USA]
How to overcome hole-in-the-boat anxiety. Whether to use a twist bit (steel or cobalt), a hole saw, or a paddle bit. The advantages of a portable alignment tool. Tips for fiberglass, aluminum, stainless and wood. How to fill holes as well.
[SailNet, 12 March 2003]
Illustrated account of the method used to repair the delamination in the balsa cored cockpit floor of a Pearson 26
[Pyxis, Pearson 26, USA]
The author takes us through a delamination repair, including drilling numerous holes, drying the core, and injecting epoxy to bond the core back to the laminate. His work is on a seat cover, but the method is applicable elsewhere. 3 photos.
[San Juan 23 Internet Fleet, USA]
Extensive list with good search facility. Covers just about any cruising topic. Tree and branch format for threads.
[The Sailing Company, Middletown, RI, USA]
Unmoderated forum on sail and power cruising. Lots of good advice and other resources, but you have to do some searching.
[Usenet, USA]
The majority of fiberglass boats were never designed or built for extended ocean sailing and may eventually start falling apart if pressed into this type of service.
John Neal
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