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Choosing the right wood
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how to choose the right wood for the construction of the ship and for its various parts? what does it depend on?
Goodmorning Thomas,
Thats a question you won’t get answered here: its way to complicated! It depends on so many factors, like:
– availability, recourses in your country and internationally …..
– best practices are often expensive so prices may be considered …..
– what part of the boat …..
– must it be straight or curved …..
– is it for traditional or contemporary boatbuilding…..
– below or above the waterline …..
There are books written full of facts about what wood to choose; there were even wars fought between navies over the lack of home-grown species!
Maybe we should make a reference base but I think they already exist!
And whenever we are ready: organise a Wooden Boatbuilders Bank. I know there was an attempt in Tasmania, where the special woods available for boatbuilding are specially saved for boatbuilding-projects. Only available when a special application form is used and granted by the authorities. OK, as I hear from my Tasmanian friends: the theories are better than the practicing of it ….. Could be a little EU-like ;-)
Cheers
BertOne website (of many) to search for good boatbuilding woods could be: https://www.wood-database.com/.
In the search box enter <boatbuilding > and wait.
How serious this search engine works?
I think every language has its own wood species websites, but if one can select <boatbuilding> I am not sure.Material databses play crucial role especially when it comes to design or engineering. They provide specific information about wood species and their properties and even give some info on allergens, toxicity – or sustinability. So one can discover lesser-known but remarkable wood types. Thanks for the good link!
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