what is the function of the keel stringer?

[Trayder]

Mada-

I read on the Hull truth you may be looking into buying a Contender? If so, what size?

By the way, my 1999 25 just happens to be for sale [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

[mada]

Trayder,

Don't think I wasn't diggin' that boat, but the $$ is over my head for now.

I'd like to get into a bigger boat, either a 23 seacraft or an older contender. But the price has got to be right for my budget.

What kind of boat do you have/want?

[Trayder]

I have a 1969 20 SeaCraft CC and a 1999 25 Contender.

I do not use the Contender any more and my better half does not think it makes as nice of a yard planter as myself.

So it is up for sale. It is one of the best riding boats in its class and I will miss it alot when it is gone but it makes no sense for me to have it right now.

[ocuyler]

Trayder,

I know the feeling. Especially when capital is a little scarce.

[ October 07, 2003, 11:18 PM: Message edited by: Otto Cuyler ]

[John R]

Originally posted by Otto Cuyler:
Trayder,

I know the feeling. Especially when capital is a little scarce.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Capital? What's that? OHHHHH, you get that with WORK [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

[Scott]

Capt Chuck ...Don.... any word ???

[sebaugh]

The keel stringer supplies longitudinal stiffness to the hull. It is often utilized as a connecting point in larger boats as they are often made in 2 halves and bonded together - the keel stringer adds another bonding point. As stated in an eariler reply, the wood does not supply the stiffness - it is the geometry. The taller the stringer the stiffer the the boat. Often they are hollow. The wood was a simple way to preform the glass materials. The only place stiff materials are required is on the top (stringer cap).