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Step 15Deck Beams
The 1/4" luan deck is a little too squishy to walk on. I looked at plans for Tom Blake style paddleboards made from the same stuff. They seem to put a deck support every 5" or so.
I cut some western red cedar (WRC) into strips.
Then I cut square notches in each stick.
The notch will go against the deck and will allow water to drain out when the boat is upside down.
Otherwise water would pool between the sticks and you wouldn't be able to pour it out. That's a big pain in the neck.
The sticks aren't quite straight so I cut the notches in the arched side to make clamping easier. Also a slightly crowned deck is a good thing. I set the sticks in the sun to warp a little and enhance the arch.
I cut some western red cedar (WRC) into strips.
Then I cut square notches in each stick.
The notch will go against the deck and will allow water to drain out when the boat is upside down.
Otherwise water would pool between the sticks and you wouldn't be able to pour it out. That's a big pain in the neck.
The sticks aren't quite straight so I cut the notches in the arched side to make clamping easier. Also a slightly crowned deck is a good thing. I set the sticks in the sun to warp a little and enhance the arch.
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