Re: Voila!

Thanks Bob,


It was a great party due to the great crowd.
Every now and then someone reminds us that she's a pretty boat, but she's a sponge for compliments and can't get enough!

Now, on to the serious boatbuilder question. This is a multifaceted issue, and thus has a number of answers, all of which are correct.

1. We use them for food storage and snacking. We load them up at breakfast and they're pretty much clean by the end of the day.
   
2. They collect shavings and sawdust, which increases their R value. This is very handy when working in cold conditions. It's also handy when dealing with pirates, as the pirate with the highest RRR value tends to gain the most respect.
   
3. They hide our faces. Most boatbuilders are not what you call GQ material, and some would prefer to not be recognized by parole officers and various bill collectors.
4. Many of us are descended from trolls and psychoanalysts.
   

Regarding a previous question about materials

Basil had previously asked about the materials for this boat, and here's an answer to one of his questions.
The density of silverbali is about 31-32 # / cu ft, and the boat was originally planked in mahogany with a density of 34# / cu ft. I believe that the rules specify the 34 # / cu ft planking density. We compensated for the lighter planking by increasing the thickness a bit. This was also handy because it allows us to have a little thicker caulking seam and a little more depth for bungs.

Re: Voila!

Hmmm.... [insert beard stroking] Well spoken, Bob, and all true as well!