Wooden boats and their environment




Ireland has a rich tradition of boat-building, both working craft and racing boats. These boats were designed for specific purposes and particular places, local weather, materials and craftsmanship were incorporated into their designs. Sometimes the designs came from abroad and were adapted for local conditions. Many of these designs are still preserved and active today.

This course is about designing a wooden sailing boat for Lough Derg (County Tipperary) referring to the history and traditions of local construction and water use. Students will learn about the history of boat design and construction, the processes of design and the methods of construction. There will be visits to boatyards and boatbuilders with a particular emphasis on techniques of wooden construction. The final objective is the creation of a new design of sailing craft.

Monday, December 15, 2014

Traditional Boat Studies - Part 2


Presentations and discussion, boardroom, Richview, UCD.



Sean Hughes - Galway Hooker




http://www.tradboats.ie/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galway_hooker

Issues discussed:
Tumblehome
Safe cargo
Economic incentives for construction
Carvel construction
Sheerline
Building on slips
Cod's head, Mackerel's tail design
Working boat - Racing boat




Robyn Marren - Kerry Naomhog








Issues discussed:

Softwood vs Hardwood
Speed of construction
Boats and rocks
Mobility on land
Building without plans
Flexibility
Narrow boats, advantages



Ed White - Waterford Prong











Issued discussed:

Shallow draft design
Stability for fishing
Low air draft
Low visibility design
Low freeboard designs for rivers
Durability



Patrick Carey - Bantry Bay Longboat






Issues discussed:

Versatility and multi-purpose design
European heritage of Irish boat designs
Length and speed
Advantages of several masts and low cut sails
Advantages and disadvantages of low straight keels with no rocker
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