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Chapter Two
13. Raise the Stern, insert the transoms, and attach the Stern timbers.
(148 II 42) At N [fig. 2.35] one can see
how the stern with the broekstuk etc. is raised.
Where the shear tackle block is a, which is made fast to the sternpost with a strop, above the strop a bolt goes through the sternpost, so that the strop will not slip while erecting, b is the strop, c is the tackle of the shears.
(148 I 50) When raising the Stern;
Take a mast about twice the length of the stern- post, lash a block to the end above, and another on to the sternpost, which should be fastened at the point of balance of the stern with the stern timbers and tran- somsremoved.Alsoattachsixorsevensta ystothe upper end, with which the mast is sta yed upright and secure; the shear mast stands on a plank below, which is surrounded by pegs, and around which an iron chain is fastened, to which the lead block is attached, which is wound by the capstan. W hen the stern stands, the transoms are inserted , then the stern timbers above them, and fastened, when hoisting these up then tak e a cat block and slip it on to the upper end of the shear mast. Then hammer bolts in to the transoms and also into the stern timbers, and so fasten the stern, below on the inside with large nails, and behind with stern shores, which stand on planks w hich are secured in the earth and above to the stern. The planks should be laid athwart the tuck, for the sake of strength.
Figure 2.35.
(148 I 29)
Plate LI (drawing N)
Model of the Tuck on the inside, to be seen at L [fig. 2.37].
Figure 2.34.
(a) Stem with a considerable rake. (b) Stem with less rake; the knee on the joint was called slemphout (rising wood). (Drawing by A. J. Hoving)
Of which the names are as follows: a is the Wing Transom, b theTransoms, c theSternpost, d the Broekstuk, f the Fashion Pieces, g the notch of the stern timbers, h the width between the upper ends of the stern timbers and also the stern timbers them- selves. The B roekstuk keeps the F ashion pieces together. Against the F ashion pieces below a Chock is also applied; the broekstuk is attached with 4 bolts at either side of the sternpost, and apart from these in the middle a few more are hammered in, straigh t into the Sternpost. All members of the Stern, such as stern timbers, transoms, broekstuk etc., are made ready be- low, then hoisted up, and inserted.
13. Raise the Stern, Insert the Transoms, and Attach the Stern Timbers
14. Make a knee on the keel, and against the Sternpost.
(73 I 54) Forward of the sternpost a knee is set, which is fastened to the k eel as well as to the inside of the sternpost, so that the stern will be well secured.
Two methods of connecting the stem to the keel.
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