I would not apply this Hard Spot theory on the stringers !
Remember this quoted post came from a sailboat forum and this is for "support structures" like bulkheads that go floor to ceiling to add support to the deck in a sailboat.
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Originally Posted by pjbrownva
Welcome!!! I'm lookin' forward to following your progress.
I haven't done much fiberglass work either, but I've *read* a lot about it.
One warning that I've seen is about the problems created by "hard spots".
Basically, having your support structures directly flush with the hull can be a bad idea. It creates a stress point that can amplify forces and cause problems.
Maybe some of the veterans can shed light on how much of this is a "nice to have" vs a "must have"... but I thought I'd share that concern now, so that you are aware of it.
Good luck and welcome!
-Philip
P.S. -- A quick google search lead to some postings on sail boat forums.
Part of one reads:
Source: https://wavetrain.net/2011/09/24/fib...ll-structures/ |