Skene, Norman L. (Norman Locke), 1878-1932 · New York : The Rudder Pub. Co. · leaf 79
alked. Yachts with a house generally have the deck plankssprung parallel with the planksheer. Where a yacht is flush-decked orhas a house running straight fore and aft, like the thirty-footer, the deckplanks usually run straight, as this makes a little more shipshape appear-ance. Canvas-covered… … ELEMENTS OF YACHT DESIGN 69 Deck Beams—Oak is commonly used for deck beams, though sprucemay be used where extreme lightness is a desideratum. Beams are sawedto shape unless the crown is excessive, when they must be steamed andbent. Extra heavy beams should be located at masts, at ends of house…
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