As I'm working in this direction. I think it would be very helpful to have an
item by item list of backing plate sizes, load considerations, and installation
tips for the hardware on the deck. The deck hardware plan was good but it
makes no references to part item number, size of backing plate and method of
attachment. Example are the relativity blocks. On the picture it shows
t-nuts attaching the cleats to the block. How are they then attached to the
deck?
Rob
On Fri, 2 Sep 2005 10:27:22 EDT, BDally6107 wrote
>
> Warren,
>
> I took the liberty of forwarding your question to the class because it is a
> good one.
>
> I've used both bulkhead material and built up glass (like you've made) for
> backing. I think bulkhead material works great for the pole ring backing
> because you can use some filler under it and spread the load out (the filler
> will keep it from rocking). Two places where you really want to pay
> attention is the backing for the block behind the spinnaker cleat and the
> block behind the sock. These spinnaker blocks have a lot of load when you're
> hoisting and dousing the kite. I'd use a larger patch of bulkhead material
> (4" diameter) with a smaller patch of your glass material (2 1/2" diameter)
> to keep the tee nuts from pulling into the bulkhead material on these two
> blocks.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Bram
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