Deck rigging

[vttramper]

There is an interesting video "tutorial" on the Skin Boats website showing deck bungees installed by threading the cord through holes in the skin & gunwale:  http://www.skinboats.org/main.sc#!deck-lines/c1nw3

 

I have always used a technique similar to that in Jeff's books with the bungees held on with loops of nylon strap screwed to the framework (or to the deck of wood strip boats), but I like the very clean look of the Skin Boat method. It is pretty much the same as the usual approach for carry toggles, but I wonder about long-term abrasion between bungee and fabric.

 

Does anyone have any experience with this approach?

[P Doug (WA)]

Pretty slick!

[Bcone1381]

I used the skin boat method to attach my deck rigging also and really liked the results. Replacing the rigging in The future if it does wear out wont be too bad.

[Kudzu]

I was waiting to see if anyone had tried it, but I can't see how it would create any more wear than my methods. I like the way there method too.

 

Only thing I see is I am fond of the crosses lines right on the deck ridge, that is where I put my gloves or hood in the winter when I am not wearing them.

[vttramper]

I think I am going to try this on the Ravenswood I am building. I have an idea for crossed as well parallel lines.  I'll post pictures eventually.

[Kudzu]

It would easy to cross the lines but without a bunch of holes you don't have the fore and aft lines. That is why I don't do mine that way. But, three across deck in front of the coaming would be more than enough. I rarely keep anything on the deck anyway. Of course I have brought home a milk crate and once I found a volley ball and brought it back from dog who loved chasing them around the yard.

[vttramper]

Hmmm... perimeter lines.  Good point. Having wet-exited a few times I know the value of having something that's easy to grab on to. I may have to think about this some more. Can't ponder too long though - the lashing is done and I will need to drill holes in the gunwale stringers before I start skinning.

 

Jeff:  For what it's worth, to my eye the Ravenswood is an exceptionally pretty boat even before the skin goes on. The overall lines are sweet and the curve of the foredeck is especially striking. My compliments to your design talent.

[Hirilonde]

Jeff:  For what it's worth, to my eye the Ravenswood is an exceptionally pretty boat even before the skin goes on. The overall lines are sweet and the curve of the foredeck is especially striking. My compliments to your design talent.

I agree!  I am so tempted to take the one I have hanging in a local pub down and swapping it for my Curlew.