Number of reasons
Structural, it stiffens the side.
Practical, 1 it provides a bench while minimising the hull flare. This also saves a bit of weight. 2 it will help keep the spray down
Ease of build Flared sides would have made the bows difficult to build. The more that can be done on the table, the less weight and hand laminating is required.
Downside is that it can be tricky tieing up the ww hull alongside low structures (other boats, jetties) and there is less shoulder space inside, but I can live with that on this boat.
rob
On Thu, Oct 17, 2013 at 1:18 AM, LucD <lucjdekeyser@telenet.be> wrote:
Rob, may I ask why the ww side of the ww hull is not flush with the cabin? Is it to give elbow space when walking down the hull? Is it for structural reasons? Luc
--- In harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au, Rob Denney <harryproa@...> wrote:
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> Just been up and had a look at the German Sol. Rudders are built, one of
> the rudder mounts is on the beam and the leeward hull is painted. All
> looks very good and a credit to the builder. Launching is not far away.
> Still be a bit of work to do (tramp, tillers, outboard bracket, etc), but
> at least it will be afloat.
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