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[toad]

Hello
I started to build the imara twin screw back in August, I have to date got the steam plant fitted to its base plate and is working well. I am trying to get a water line and as usual the drawings are not to scale which has proven difficult. I assume the water line at the stern is just above the rudder post, does anyone have an ideal of what measurement would be at the stem .

Thanks

Terry (toad)

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

Hi Terry

I've built the Imara and followed the (ill designed !)   drawings and came up with this water line. She does sit in the water rather nice. However, with a heavy steam engine I really can't advise what will happen to yours.

Might be a good idea to place her in the bath tub and add the bits need to see what happens.


Cheers

Ken

[unicorn]

 
   
            Page 102 in Channel Sweep shows a photo of the HMT Perseverence (ex Imara) at Chatham  --  good for reference.

[787Eng]

Hello,
I assume you meant the Bow, and my Imara is about 5 1/4 Inches below the top rail and agree about the rudder ad the maker for the stern....With this position she is nice and stable.

Hope this helps

Mark

[nhp651]

be at the stem

I assume you meant the Bow

I always thought that "Stem" was another term for the bow, and as the depth markings were usually marked on the STEM POST,Toad said exactly what he meant!

[RaaArtyGunner]

be at the stem

I assume you meant the Bow

I always thought that "Stem" was another term for the bow, and as the depth markings were usually marked on the STEM POST,Toad said exactly what he meant!

Term: stem (n)
Definition: The bow of a ship, referring to the timber between the forward end of the keel and the deck.