SV Rusty Junkvideo
Steel Sailboat Information
31 December 2017 · 7 min · 32K views
What this video covers
The steel hull of Rusty Junk measures 11 gauge, or 0.125 inches thick, with a tensile strength of 51,000 PSI and a yield strength of 36,000 PSI.1:50 The vessel features a pilot house with a roof height ranging from seven feet to seven feet, seven inches.0:44 Total displacement is estimated at 8,000 pounds, including 2,400 pounds of internal ballast and an additional 1,000 pounds bolted to the keel, which extends four feet below the waterline.1:16 To ensure structural integrity, the builder plans to fill the hull with water to test for leaks in the welds before final assembly.3:55 Longitudinal supports reinforce all transverse seams.4:48 The builder intends to transport the boat on a 26-foot car trailer towed by a three-quarter ton truck equipped with a 383 Chevy engine.3:08 Construction has required 800 hours of labor to date, with a projected launch date between May and October 2018.5:56
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