Stringer dimensions
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Topic: Stringer dimensions
Posted By: hotboat
Subject: Stringer dimensions
Date Posted: September-11-2010 at 12:35pm
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Can anyone give me dimensions for stringers in a 2nd generation ski nautique? Uncle has a sawmill guy showing up and I can get some made if I have the numbers. Thanks Brian ------------- Brian |
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Posted By: harriss28
Date Posted: September-11-2010 at 2:17pm
| do you know of any properties for sale on Conneaut Lake? Im from Titusville? |
Posted By: hotboat
Date Posted: September-11-2010 at 3:15pm
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Everything is for sale around here lol. Take a drive up and look around. Do you boat here? Most everything for sale is online as well. ------------- Brian |
Posted By: 65 'cuda
Date Posted: September-11-2010 at 3:36pm
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What dimensions are you looking for? I think you will need two 2 x 8 x 14's (mains)and two 1 x 8 x 14's (secondaries). The 7 1/4 will be very close, If you are having them cut, you may want them taller to give you more leeway to do final scribing, start with them tall, scribe them. in then rip them to height. ------------- Gary http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=941" rel="nofollow - 1965 Barracuda SS |
Posted By: hotboat
Date Posted: September-11-2010 at 3:42pm
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That is what I was looking for thanks Gary. Summer seems to have ended so I guess its time to make a mess. ------------- Brian |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: September-11-2010 at 4:05pm
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My stringers were 7-1/2 at the highest point but CC had a lot of build up on the top too get them to height.
I wanted to avoid the unnecessary build up so I went with 2x10s. If your cutting your own it wouldn't hurt to go a full 1" on the secondaries. Remember to allow for shrinkage as they dry. |
Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: September-11-2010 at 6:09pm
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Nor would it hurt to go a full 2" on the primaries. ------------- Mike N 1968 Mustang |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-11-2010 at 6:53pm
The normal for kiln dried construction is around 13%. If this "sawmill guy" is any good he will have a moisture meter and will be able to check the % on the lumber he's suppling. I like to see it around 8% before you use it for stringers. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
gun-driver wrote:Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: September-11-2010 at 7:14pm
Scott (sbranum) used true 2x's and almost ran into a problem with the widths of the exhaust channels and main bilge area. Just make sure you take into account the extra width if you do that. There is more room on the SN so it wont be a problem just make sure you have the clearance you need for the exhaust and engine. ------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: September-11-2010 at 8:18pm
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I went with 2X10 as well. I think I got a much better fit than the factory. Also, didn't have to scab a piece on for the gas tank mount. Mines an 82, so I guess that's third generation SN. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: hotboat
Date Posted: September-11-2010 at 11:23pm
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Thanks guys for the input, still wiatin to hear from a 2nd gen guy like uk? Im not in a hurry on this project, its just a practice job b4 cuttin the bfoot up ------------- Brian |
Posted By: srbranum
Date Posted: September-11-2010 at 11:48pm
Keegan, I would like to blame the problem I encountered on my primaries being a full 2" but honestly it was more of me not taking my time to measure every dimension more carefully before removing the engine and the old primaries. In my next life when I do another stringer job, it will be like Keegan's or Okie boarders  ------------- I have to keep her running 'cause I can't afford a new one |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: September-12-2010 at 1:09am
Your work is great Scott! You are too modest. You rebuilt that boat so fast I was starting to feel incompetent!  ------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |
Posted By: harriss28
Date Posted: September-12-2010 at 7:27pm
| I havent been to Conneaut in a couple years. Its a little to busy for me. I boat mostly at Tionesta ince its only 15 miles away. Ill have to check out the real estate there. Thanks |