[quote=Edchris177][quote]and the amount of material taken out from the underside of the rear beam with all those 1/2-3/4in access holes. Structurally, I don't like it. Swiss cheese.[/quote]
It isn't a problem, all the Nacra's were built that way,& I've never heard of beam failure. Think about aircraft construction, the webs in a wing are so full of holes there is more hole than material. It's all about where the holes are in relation to the load.
If the holes were in the side, it would weaken the beam. If the beam is subject to vertical bending loads, the bottom is either being compressed or pulled apart. Either way the remaining material is stronger than the rest of the boat.
[quote] Loctite is a good idea - I'll pick some up.[/quote]
Be sure to use blue, red is for more permanent fittings, though it can be undone with the application of heat..[/quote]
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