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| The Suwanee
47 hull is constructed of all hand-laid fiberglass in
a solid laminate. The hull has a complete system of supporting
structure which consists of transverse framing, longitudinals,
web frames and bulkheads. |
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Bottom to spray chine: 10 layers of alternating
plies of 1.5 oz. mat & 24 oz. woven roving, with additional
layers as appropriate in the way of the keel. 24 oz. biaxial
knitted materials combined with 1.5 oz. mat may be used in lieu
of woven roving. |
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Topsides above spray chine: 8 layers of mat/roving. |
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Double thickness reinforcement at bow, chines,
and corners of transom, with suitable reinforcement at sheer. |
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Transom: 10 layers, with 1-1/2" plywood
core. |
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Full-length keel, with 6 hull longitudinals. |
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Full-length skeg, 16" below hull at deepest
point. |
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Main longitudinal bulkhead, supporting keel
& deck (a full-length deck girder may be used in lieu of
the longitudinal bulkhead, as required by machinery and tank
arrangements). |
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| Decks are fiberglass with 3/4"
plywood and 3/8" Balsa cores or, where appropriate, 1/2"
plywood core. The entire deck is fully supported by bulkheads,
girders and deck beams, with additional structure in the way
of all hatches and other openings. All decks are non-skid surfaced.
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| Cabin sides and front (including
windshield) and forward cabin top are fiberglass with a 1/2"
or 3/4" plywood core or 3/8" end-grain Balsa where
appropriate. All windows are 1/4" safety glass, except
on windows facing forward, which are 3/8" safety glass.
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| All deck hardware is quality
stainless steel, or chrome-on-bronze. All rails are fully through-bolted
with ample backing plates. Rail height is 36" from deck,
with spacing of stanchions and intermediate courses as required
by type of service. |
