Milling of Gunnels

[dan_hano]

Hi,

Can anyone give me some advice as to who the best company / people may be to have new hardwood gunnels designed and milled for a 28ft sloop. Installation would be on a hard stand in Putney so I would be looking for a company / person in Sydney and surrounds.

Thanks,
Dan

[PAR]

Sounds like you need a boat carpenter in the Sydney area.

[HOOKED.UP]

Hi Dan,
I suggest you laminate your gunnels (correctly gunwales).

You will find it difficult to get single lengths of timber for your job, unless you know a specialist mill.

Laminating with epoxy resin glue is stronger than a single piece of timber and using shorter thinner lengths you will be able to accomplish the job on your own, or better yet with the help of 1 friend.

It would be worth your while checking out some moden boat building methods from people in your area.

I hope your repair goes well.

Paul.

[PAR]

He's asking for source in the Sydney area, Paul.

[bloggs1968]

Hi Dan,

Give Simon a call at Sydney Harbour Wooden Boats| Sydney's specialist timber boat building and restoration yard (http://www.shwb.com.au/contact.html)

Specialist wooden boat builders and repairers. If he can't help then he will know who can.

regards,

AD

[HOOKED.UP]

Hi Dan,

Sorry. My bad.

Good luck.

Paul.