"That’s interesting that the Tiki38 does show taping fillets while the Tiki 30 does not. Can anybody chime in about other Wharram boats in the same general size e.g. Tiki 31, Tiki 26, or Pahi 31, do their build instructions talk about taping…"
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Bulkhead attachment, stringers, and weave fill? :)
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Hello fellow Wharram fans!I’ve been messing about with a Tiki 30 for years. Have not made much progress, just getting to installing the bow bunk in the starboard hull.Anyway, I have a few general…Continue
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"Right.
The original poster is NOT building a Tiki 38, he clearly stated he is building a Tiki 30."
"Hello Jozef,
I kinda understand laminates and strength in the outer layers, such as a steel I-Beam(not a laminate but same principle) the top/bottom prevent bend while the web between is just to separate. On my Tiki 30 the ply is the strength and…"
"Hello Richard,
I do trust Mr Wharram as a designer! As for the fillets it’s just my prior experience(small boats) and looking at pics of Wharrams and other self built boats seeing the cloth covering the joints, plus that I could only find…"
"yes I am building a tiki 38."
"Maybe we have different plans?Mine, Tiki 30, Building Plan Book, page 7 is Main Bunks. I can't see or read about any fillet covered with glass tape. It would be nice to talk about the same reality, so, have the plans changed?About the…"
"There’s generally no need to build a Wharram stronger than what the plans require. If you plan on keeping the boat for a long time, you should be attentive to protecting against moisture penetration, abrasion, and UV exposure. I’m…"
"Let me try to get you to give yourself the answer. Think of a sandwich plate and then ask the question where the strength comes from. You will probably come to the conclusion that this is from the deck plates. Of course because the core is in no way…"
""So is this overkill or correct?" - IMO it is overkill.Building instructions booklet, Making Epoxy Fillets chapter, paragraph 5, only thing required is "Coat the sanded fillet with epoxy resin to seal it". Then again, you may…"
Bulkhead attachment, stringers, and weave fill? :)
Hello fellow Wharram fans!I’ve been messing about with a Tiki 30 for years. Have not made much progress, just getting to installing the bow bunk in the starboard hull.Anyway, I have a few general building questions that I would greatly appreciate any answers to. I’ve built and repaired a couple small boats and a kayak. In those I’ve always taped the seams and bulkhead joints to hulls/floors etc. I’ve been doing the deep dive on the Tiki docs, an in the “Building Instructions” Page 3 there is a…See More
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