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[jacquesmm]

It should be on the plans.
All structural seams: chine, keel, transom, bow etc. use biaxial. The woven tape is for the seats and details.

[AlanOB15]

and for the likes of the chine & keel outside are these laminates like the inside?

thanks

Alan

[jacquesmm]

Yes but is that not on your plans?
I checked: yes it is on drawing D107/3. I see the section showing the fiberglass layers and the text listing how many layers and what type.

[AlanOB15]

Thanks found it..

Alan

[jacquesmm]

That will be easier than our text exchanges: the drawing shows the layer of tape and wide fabric.
Don't forget that the transom is done the same way than the bottom.

[AlanOB15]

So I'm planning on doing the Motorwell in 3 sections as I have seen many others do. Two raised with inspection hatches and the centre lower. My question is this. Could I use this lower section for the fuel tank with access via the seat? Currently not boxed in in that pic

[AlanOB15]

Pic attached

[Jeff]

AlanOB15, Really nice and clean work!! Jeff

[AlanOB15]

That's Jeff anyone got a view on this So I'm planning on doing the Motorwell in 3 sections as I have seen many others do. Two raised with inspection hatches and the centre lower. My question is this. Could I use this lower section for the fuel tank with access via the seat? Currently not boxed in in that pic

[pee wee]

Structurally you should be fine. Two points to consider- that area is typically designated a splashwell and has a raised bottom installed at an angle and drained overboard. If you take water over the transom the idea is to limit the amount you take and get it to drain away quickly. The gas tank will limit the amount of water the area can hold, but it won't drain quite as fast.
The second consideration is weight distribution, Jacques recommends locating the fuel centrally for best weight distribution, but on a boat that size it isn't easily done and may be practically impossible.
I think it's a compromise I could live with; let's see if anybody else will jump in to save you from my advice!
What do you mean by "access via the seat"? I'd assume you're not going to enclose the gas tank . . . portable tank dropped into that well is what I'm picturing.