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by PeterG » Thu Jun 13, 2019 2:45 pm
Wow, lots done! Looks great! About moving deck beams that form part of the frames, I don't recommend it because of structural concerns. The frame 1 deck beam supports the sides of the boat as well as the deck, the best way to do that structurally is to connect the tops of the frame 1 sides together with the deck beam per plan. Otherwise you might see the sides flexing and deck joints opening up. The Malahini is pretty roomy as designed, not sure you'd gain much more space without a lot of extra work and added weight of compensating structure. Same goes for the frame 4 deck beam, that one for sure should be installed per plan. The dash board could be moved a little forward from plan location.
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