Specifications

3.5. HULL/DECK JOINT
TBD
3.6. Toe Rail
Teak toe rail – see Section 12 “Deck Hardware” for details.
3.7. Teak Decks
Side decks, cockpit sole and seat bottoms to be laid with 50mm wide by 8mm thick teak
planks. The teak shall be entirely knot free and the decking shall be laid parallel to the
deck edge, nibbed into a teak king plank, with teak margin pieces at all edges and at all
hatches. Teak decking shall be bonded in epoxy glue or other adhesive by a method to
be approved by the Architect. No mechanical fasteners shall be used. Deck seams to be
filled with Sika-Flex deck seam compound, including all accelerators and primers. All
adhesive compounds to be applied in strict accordance with the manufacturer's latest
instructions.
3.8. Lifting Ballast Keel
To be a cast steel fin with a bolted on lead ballast bulb.
The steel fin is a one piece casting with integral hydraulic ram for lifting, material to be
ASTM A536-84 Grade 80-55-06 (Min Yield Str. = 360 Mpa.
A bolted on lead ballast bulb of approximately 8650 kgs with internal stainless steel
cage to be attached with stainless steel bolts per Architect’s plans.
No trimming ballast will be accounted for.
3.9. Rudder
Rudder blade to be fabricated of carbon fiber over high-density foam with shape and
size as shown on construction plans. Trailing edge of rudder to be finished off sharp as
per Architects detail. The rudderstock and internal rudder framing shall be carbon fiber
with construction as per Engineer’s plans.
3.10. Emergency Steering
Head of rudderstock shall be detailed to take an emergency tiller. A small flush hatch
shall be installed on deck over stock to permit fitting of tiller. Emergency tiller to have
stainless steel head fitted into aluminum tube. Suitable eyes and tackles to be provided
for mechanical advantage.
3.11. Transom Platform/Wet Deck
Aft deck and transom to swing out, on lightweight struts controlled by two hydraulic rams,
to become the swim/boarding platform, dinghy will then be launched from this platform.
3.12. Dodger Storage
Full width dodger required, to be stowed in rebated storage trench on main coachroof
deck with lightweight flush cover for when dodger is in stowed position.
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