Repairing a clinker hull

[stuhaynes]

Can anyone reccommend a resource that shows the way to replace hull planks on a traditional clinker vessel? I've done Carvel on my own boat, but clinker looks a bit more complicated. Also what is the method used in sealing the overlaps?

 

[RobinBirch]

Buy John Leather's 'Clinker built boat building' -all will be revealed. It's a paperback, bit old now. You could probably get a second hand copy off the web for a few quid.

 

[tidclacy]

Ttry to get hold of WOODEN BOATS RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL BY JOHN SCARLET. I think this will give you the information you require.

Another one is Boat Repairs and Conversions by Michael Verney also very good.

 

[Romeo]

Also what is the method used in sealing the overlaps?

Just add water!

 

[adrianmorgan]

The Boat Repair Manual by George Buchanan Gulf Publishing Co, ISBN 1-55992-070-X (1985) paperback 312pp

Look no further. Brilliant (and on all sorts of other repairs too).

 

[stuhaynes]

Just add water!

I'd heard that but didn't quite believe it...

And thanks all for the references everyone

 

[stuhaynes]

Buy John Leather's 'Clinker built boat building' -all will be revealed. It's a paperback, bit old now. You could probably get a second hand copy off the web for a few quid.

Thanks everyone, especially Robin for the PM. Based on the info I've received I think we can say the problem is resolved.
Thanks again all, Stu

 

[Bobobolinsky]

There are some videos on youtube

 

[TAS12]

Can anyone reccommend a resource that shows the way to replace hull planks on a traditional clinker vessel? I've done Carvel on my own boat, but clinker looks a bit more complicated. Also what is the method used in sealing the overlaps?

Dont you think one wooden boat is enough ;-) When you get to the bright work, try Dulux " weather shield yacht varnish" , i have had some amazing results, wood bleaches slower, uncovered during the winter is ok, i have not recoated for two years now, a few bits now require little attention.
Thought i would save you some valuable sailing time once you are floating

 

[stuhaynes]

There are some videos on youtube

Thanks, that'll be handy. Didn't even think about Youtube...