Can I fit a transom to the Melanesia?
James Wharram Designs -Home of the self-build Catamaran.I do NOT recommend you add a transom to the canoe, but rather make a side bracket, which we have seen used on canoe sterned canoes in the Pacific.
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AutumnWOOD FAQ's :: Handcrafted Doors & FurnitureA transom is a glass area that runs above a door, kind of like a sidelight up high. Depending on the unit height, it will either be attached to the prehung unit or it will be separate.
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Big Blue Window??? & FAQs: Window Grilles, grille, mul...A type of fixed window used higher on a wall, usually above an operating sash window. Transoms are often found over entry doors too.
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FAQYes, first build the kit and then fit a 3/4" plywood transom. Cut off the end of the boat flush with the transom. Caution should be exercised when using a motor. An electric trolling motor is more than adequate to propel a craft of this size.
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What is the difference between the three Melanesia versions?
James Wharram Designs -Home of the self-build Catamaran.There are basically two versions of the Melanesia, one for paddling, with a narrower centre-to-centre beam, and no mast or sail, and a sailing version, whith instructions for making a crab-claw sail. Apart from the obvious difference between the sail and paddle versions, the beam is a little wider on the sail version. The third option gives instructions for both versions.
Related QuestionsWhat is the Maximum Loading for a Melanesia?
James Wharram Designs -Home of the self-build Catamaran.The plans state that the max loading is around 100kg. In fact we have found that she will carry more weight. Obviously the freeboard will be a little less, but she certainly will carry the weight of two average people. Hanneke sailed the Melanesia many times with a friends of around 80kg, while she weight 63kg, no problem at all.
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James Wharram Designs -Home of the self-build Catamaran.Building the Melanesia hull in foam core and glass in a possibility. We think the best way to do this would be to use the flat panel method. Lay up a panel 16ft X 4ft, the same size as the original two sheets of plywood, then cut out all the parts as for plywood and assemble it also in a similar way by filleting and glass taping the joints. You can glass both sides of the foam at the beginning, but perhaps it would be better to glass just one side.
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James Wharram Designs -Home of the self-build Catamaran.We think the Melanesia can be suitable for use in 2-6ft surf using the "Paddling Version" float and beams which are more suitable than the "Sailing Version" float and beams as they are lighter and stiffer. However, we would recommend you add watertight bulkheads and good buoyancy under the seats, so you are absolutely safe if flooded by a wave. Doing this will require a little extra plywood to the 2 sheets normally used to build her.
Related QuestionsI have trouble paddling the Melanesia - what could be the problem?
James Wharram Designs -Home of the self-build Catamaran.It is unusual for people to have trouble paddling the "Melanesia". Mike Ricks of Australia said his experience of paddling Canadian canoes worked on the Melanesia. The toe profile is good for sailing to windward. It might be better for paddling with the toe at the stern. This hull profile was used not only in the Pacific but the ancient Mediterranean and in ancient Norway.
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Classic Whaler: Boston Whaler: Reference: Frequently Asked Q...Typically four bolts are used to mount an outboard motor to a transom. Generally, with a new engine, the manufacturer supplies the mounting hardware. The hardware is usually stainless steel machine screws of 1/2-inch diameter and threaded with the standard 1/2-13NC thread pitch. It is also seen that machine screws with finer pitch, 1/2-20NF, are used. On some engines the mounting screws may be metric fasteners of similar strength and size.
Related QuestionsQ9: What is the Standard Transom Hole Layout?
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Related QuestionsIs a lot of skill needed to build a Melanesia?
James Wharram Designs -Home of the self-build Catamaran.The Melanesia is a small, simple boat, designed to introduce anyone to simple boat building techniques. They are of a very basic design and even those who have never picked up a hammer, chisel or saw before have been most successful. Indeed, all James Wharram's designs are for complete beginners to experienced builders. The instruction are clear and simple and we rarely have questions asked of us abaout the smaller of our designs.
Related QuestionsThe Melanesia has some timber to be sourced from the wild. What if I can't get it?
James Wharram Designs -Home of the self-build Catamaran.Timber for the crossbeams, spars and float are intended to be cut from the wild - the building instructions show you what to look for. If you cannot acquire your wood that way, we can provide you with details of timber dimensions to buy it from your local timber merchant. Contact our office at info@wharram.com for details.
Related QuestionsI can't get access to the inside of the transom to connect the hydraulic fittings, what do I do?
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Aussie Slippers Frequently Asked QuestionsMerely return the unworn, unwashed slippers to us at the address on the RETURN/EXCHANGE FORM that is included in every shipment. We will immediately ship the needed size back to you, free of all shipping charges (except any expedited shipping that you may request). In the unlikely event the product is not to your liking, we will credit your card for the original purchase price, excluding any original shipping/handling charges.
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RadWare Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)First, make sure you understand the functional form of the peaks fitted by gf3, and which parameters you may wish to fix or free. Then display the part of the spectrum that you want to fit, and use the AF command or the NF command. Depending on what you want the results for, you may wish to save the fitted peak areas and centroids with the SA command.
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