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Loose Ends

Called Marinus to say that I want to tie up the loose ends in the design before finalizing the hull design and committing to build.

Loose ends with strings attached:

• cockpit length - related to bulkhead locations (stern tank and daggerboard box)
• final sheerline design - related to height of bow and stern tank, indirectly related to mast bury (not a problem)
• mainsheet pickup point - related to bulkhead locations and floorboard design.
• floorboard design, how low can you go? - may affect seating height.
• different heights for seating and sleeping - related to height of daggerboard box.
• daggerboard case construction - partially determines length of daggerboard box.

Just loose ends:

• towing ring - preference to horizontal position.
• hatches in stern tank and bow tank
• access to daggerboard box: hatch(es) on top? bad for strength.
• should the daggerboard box provide flotation? (probably not)
• should the forward compartment drain into the daggerboard box? (no)
• towing ring should be attached above CWL through rubbing strake and internal backing plate.
• bottom rubbing strakes - prefer build-up of plywood for strength