[Rhodes22-list] Boom Room Design

[Bob Keller]

Bill,
My comments are in CAPS.
Bob K

>From: Bill Effros <bill at effros.com>
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>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Boom Room Design
>Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 11:05:08 -0500
>
>Trying to summarize the cumulative wisdom on Boom Rooms, (and I know I can 
>count on you to correct me if I got something wrong):
>
>1.  We anticipate an add-on to the existing Pop Top Enclosure.  GREAT!
>
>2.  It won't be a "Bimini Room". GREAT
>
>3.  Fabric material, screens, windows will be similar to PTE. YES
>
>Here are things we need to discuss:
>
>4.  The PTE-BR junction will be held together with Velcro (?) THAT MAKES 
>SENSE
>
>5.  What holds it up? THE BOOM IS THE MOST LOGICAL SUPPORT
>
>6.  What holds what holds it up?  (Will this work on all boats?) THE BOOM 
>AGAIN!
>
>7.  Panels or One Piece.  The BR might have more uses if it went up  PANELS 
>SOUND BEST
>in panels.  One panel could be used as a sun shade if it could be mounted 
>below the boom, and remained independent of the boom so it could be used 
>instead of a Bimini while sailing.  Panels could be added over time to 
>reduce the initial cost.  But the resulting structure wouldn't be as solid.
>
>
>8.  And how about:
>
>On-site installation techniques -- Snaps must be added to boats? YES
>
>Multiple Use Considerations --
>
>Are removable battens in the fabric viable for structural support?  SUPPORT 
>PERPENDICULAR TO THE BOOM MUST BE STRONG BUT ARE CRITICAL
>
>Can the stays be used for support? MAYBE
>
>Can the topping lift be used for support? YES
>
>Can the structure be tied down instead of snapped into position?  I WOULD 
>PREFER SNAPS FOR SECURITY, SIMPLICITY AND A BETTER FIT.
>
>
>It appears there are 4-5 somewhat solid orders for Boom Rooms.  This is 
>enough to make patterns, and commission work.  Stan is welcome to take 
>whatever he wants from this deal, we just would like to get the best Boom 
>Rooms that have ever been made.
>
>Dave will be going down to Edenton to make final decisions for his own 
>boat, and to find out from Stan where he wants to be in the Boom Room 
>Syndicate.  Any thoughts on this matter from anyone are welcome.
>
>Bill Effros
>
>
>
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