Re: Ballast for Luna Blu
Posted by Paul H (admin) on
URL: http://uk-hbbr-forum.61.s1.nabble.com/Ballast-for-Luna-Blu-tp4032691p4032693.html
Jason,
I think I understand the photo - a wider shot would help.
If the CB case is supported through a bulkhead there is nothing to worry about at. Just laminate extra ply to the case side if you think its not strong enough. Ahh, that's a real bugger removing all the paint.
An easier solution is glue hardwood battens to the "logs" that strengthen the case sides, try to glue to the hog also. Then strap the lead to the battens - the weight will be supported by the hog and the thick case edges.
What I would worry about is the trailer hitting a pothole. Towing can break anything that isn't rigidly secure - I found out the hard way.
It's a bit late, but you could cast lead into a wooden frame. Bevel the inside edges, add screws as anchors, lay on scrap wood and pour. That's how I added lead to MilliBee's centreboard. You could securely screw or bolt the frames to the CB case. As it's winter in OZ, and cooler than summer, crack open a Fosters and fire up the cooker.
BTW That's a lovely lapstrake hull, I lost count of the planks
-Paul
URL: http://uk-hbbr-forum.61.s1.nabble.com/Ballast-for-Luna-Blu-tp4032691p4032693.html
Jason,
I think I understand the photo - a wider shot would help.
If the CB case is supported through a bulkhead there is nothing to worry about at. Just laminate extra ply to the case side if you think its not strong enough. Ahh, that's a real bugger removing all the paint.
An easier solution is glue hardwood battens to the "logs" that strengthen the case sides, try to glue to the hog also. Then strap the lead to the battens - the weight will be supported by the hog and the thick case edges.
What I would worry about is the trailer hitting a pothole. Towing can break anything that isn't rigidly secure - I found out the hard way.
It's a bit late, but you could cast lead into a wooden frame. Bevel the inside edges, add screws as anchors, lay on scrap wood and pour. That's how I added lead to MilliBee's centreboard. You could securely screw or bolt the frames to the CB case. As it's winter in OZ, and cooler than summer, crack open a Fosters and fire up the cooker.
BTW That's a lovely lapstrake hull, I lost count of the planks
-Paul
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