For generations people have been constructing and doing wood boat repair. Much hasn’t changed where that is concerned. The boats have gotten more sophisticated with a lot more bells and whistles, but over all the wood boat parts remain the same.
Knowing what wooden boat part goes where and what its purpose is, can be a wonderful asset whether or not you’re not the one actually performing the wood boat repair work. Understanding exactly what the professional is talking about is essential.
This is a basic overview of boat part 0. You could already know what they are, but there may be something that you did not know.
Parts you know:
Bow – This is actually the entrance of all boats. It’s generally a pointed end of the hull. The primary purpose is to cut through the water with little resistance. It’s also intended to be high enough above the water to stop water from washing over the deck.
Deck – This is actually the top surface of the hull. In more substantial boats with cabins, this keeps water and weather out. For smaller boats it does the same for the hull. Furthermore, it stiffens the hull.
Hull – This really is primary body of the vessel, including the bottom, sides, and deck. For wooden boats this is generally constructed from planks. The hull is mostly underwater.
Stern – The back of the boat.
Parts you could know:
Bulkhead – This is actually the interior walls of the hull.
Cleat – A “T” shaped fitting to tie off ropes.
Frame – This is actually the transverse formed wood that gives a wooden boat its shape. They may be removed after construction to save excess weight or to be reused.
Keel – This is actually the main central member along the duration of the bottom of the boat. The keel is an important element of a wooden boat’s structure. It tremendously influences turning efficiency.
Transom – A wide flat board at the stern. Transoms increase width and also buoyancy at the stern.
Parts you may not know:
Sheer clamp – The higher, inside longitudinal structural member of the hull. The topside panels are fixed to this piece.
Gunwale – The higher, outside longitudinal structural member of the hull.
Stem – A continuation of the keel upwards on the front of the hull
Carlin – A longitudinal strip parallel to, but inboard of, the sheer clamp that supports the inboard edge of the side deck.
Keelson – Is an interior beam fixed to the top of the keel. It strengthens the joint of the upper members of the boat to the keel.
Knee – A short L shaped piece of wood that joins and strengthens boat components that meet up at about sixty to a hundred and twenty degrees.
Rib – A thin strip of pliable wood laid over the inside of the hull, at regular close intervals to reinforce the exterior planking.
Now when you have your wooden boat repaired or restored, you’ll know what the professional is talking about and where it’s located.
Hagadone is a premier boat dealer for Coeur d’Alene and Spokane offering restoration and wooden boat repair services. For restoration services contact the Resort Boat Shop @ 208-667-5099 or via email eobrien@hagadonemarine.com You can also visit our website @ www(dot)hagadonemarine(dot)com