Shoalwaters
Guru
- Joined
- Feb 24, 2008
- Messages
- 681
- Location
- St. Lucia, West Indies
- Vessel Name
- "Dragon Lady"
- Vessel Make
- DeFever 41
I have a bowthruster, fiberglass tube and all the necessary bits to install next haulout. I plan to lay-out the holes myself, then have our local yard in St. Lucia do the cutting, glassing and faring. I want to know as much as possible about the work they will be doing. Keith's excellent photos are my starting point.
Obviously the integrity of the joints between the tube and the hull are critical. The tube goes well down in the vee of the hull and access underneath is very limited. What is the correct method of making this inside joint? Other pointers appreciated.
Mike
Obviously the integrity of the joints between the tube and the hull are critical. The tube goes well down in the vee of the hull and access underneath is very limited. What is the correct method of making this inside joint? Other pointers appreciated.
Mike