Hulls decks and bulwarks

Boat Hull Construction

Basic yacht hulls are a carcass. Pre-formed parts accurately produced are required to assemble boat bulkheads to boat keels. Sequence is important.

Once the main yacht hulls framework is completed the bulkhead edges are chamfered to provide full-width seating for the planks. This prevents warping and difficulty in fitting decks to yacht hulls.

After rubbing down and varnishing the planked decks, the next step is the fitting of the boat decks to the boat hulls.

With the main deck glued in place, the next stage is to put the deck fittings in place.

The first planking operation is fairly straightforward. Planks are laid progressively towards the keel, fastened at each bulkhead position. Planks should follow, as far as possible, their natural run and also, sit fully across the edges of the boat bulkheads.

This provides a sound surface for the application of the second planking later on. Thus, cosmetic appearance of the first planking is not of major concern. It is important however that the ends of the planks be angled and carefully fitted.

yacht decks and yacht bulwarks 

The ears of the bulkheads are cut off and cut flush to the level of the decks. Deck planking is finished working from the centre out towards the bulwarks. The planks at that point needed shaping to conform to the shape of the hull.