Fitting knees – small boat introduction. transferring loads between components of a yacht /boat is really important. its structure is stiffened up with the use of a knee which is usually wood, or metal in later boats, or a composite structure in modern boats.. For centuries, knees have been used in wooden ships and boats to strengthen and support deck beams and keels. when used vertically, they are called "hanging" or "standing" knees. lateral knees are referred to as "lodging" or "bosom" knees.. The knees, combined with the thwarts make the hull much more stiff than it would be otherwise, and much stronger as well. the thwarts and knees also keep the hull from getting wider with use, so the boat will still measure according to the design..
The keel is the backbone of wooden boats. it connects to the stem at the front and back of the boat. keelson the inside part of the keel is the keelson. it helps make the boat more rigid and strengthens the connection of ribs and other parts of the boat to the keel. knee a piece of wood connecting and supporting two parts roughly at right angles.. Transom framing and knees, and bronze drifts. this feature is not available right now. please try again later.. The woodenboat forum is sponsored by woodenboat publications, publisher of woodenboat magazine. the forum is a free service, and much like the "free" content on public radio, we hope you will support woodenboat by subscribing to this fabulous magazine..
