There are 5 structural crossbeams in total but at this stage I need only 3 across bulkheads 2,3 and 7. The other two are to support the fore and aft platforms and will be added later.
The beams are fabricated from ply and timber. The longest is 6 metres so the timber is scarfed together to make make the necessary lengths. The timber is all glued and screwed with epoxy and stainless steel screws. The insides of the beams are all coated in epoxy to prevent water ingress. The outsides will be done later. Once laminated the beams are very strong.
The beams are fabricated from ply and timber. The longest is 6 metres so the timber is scarfed together to make make the necessary lengths. The timber is all glued and screwed with epoxy and stainless steel screws. The insides of the beams are all coated in epoxy to prevent water ingress. The outsides will be done later. Once laminated the beams are very strong.