New Boat 4 Tchoup

[Tchoupitoulas]

And every boatyard needs a gantry. Even the micros.

[Philpott]

Wow! You have really ramped up production! That is just beautiful: Every single piece of it. I look forward to seeing it in the RYC yard. And yes, that Chinese Knot is a work of art itself. How he do dat?

[Intermission]

. . . yes, that Chinese Knot is a work of art itself. How he do dat?

Doubt this is same knot but sorta similar.

https://l-36.com/button_knot_top.php

I'm not sure if these pictures would be enough for me to learn without Brion walking me thru; I might opt for something with seized ends also.

[fauxboat]

I don't think of the Chinese Button Knot as having a loop, at least not when I've tied it per Ashley Book of Knots (ABoK) #599.

May I suggest ABoK #787 the Sailor's Knife Lanyard Knot?




Note the two top-left drawings in the 787 picture are for ABoK #786.

The Sailor's Knife Lanyard knot is almost identical to the Chinese Button Knot, but has that loop I think you'd need.

If you're just looking for a big knot, I'm also a fan of ABoK #1142, the Jar Sling Knot, whichis designed to go around a bottle, but makes a pretty big ball itself. Tying it per Ashley is sort of like a magic trick and I've always found it very satisfying with it comes together correctly. (I'm told there's a easier way to tie online somewhere, but I think that would take some of the fun out of it for me at this point.)




Knots in modern high-tech stuff can creep a bit, so I'd mark the tails where they came out of the knot and check for creep after each of the first several heavy loads.

The San Francisco Public Library has a copy of the Ashley Book of Knots.

https://sflib1.sfpl.org/search~S1?/X...ORT=D&1%2C1%2C

It's the kind of book that has
* Chapter 3: Knob Knots, Single-Strand Stopper or Terminal Knots, page 83
* Chapter 4: Knob Knots, Single-Strand Lanyard Knots, page 93
* Chapter 5: Knob Knots, Single-Strand Button Knots, page 101
* Chapter 6: Knob Knots, Multi-Strand Stopper or Terminal Knots, page 115
* Chapter 7: Knob Knots, Multi-Strand Lanyard Knots, page 129
* Chapter 8:Knob Knots, Two-Strand Lanyard Knots, page 139
* Chapter 9: Knob Knots, Multi-Strand Buttons, Tied in Hand, page 155
* Chapter 10: Knob Knots, Multi-Strand Buttons, Tied in Hand, page 165

So I'm sure that if you borrow it, you'll find several to your liking.

[Tchoupitoulas]

Good knot stuff, thanks.

[Tchoupitoulas]

Hull and cabin top are one! Out of over 170 CNC-cut parts, there are only 3 left.

[Tchoupitoulas]

Locker lids hinges and gaskets sorted.

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Hatchboards sorted.

[Tchoupitoulas]

Nice write-up from Jackie but I might be in trouble with the Potter Yachters for disparaging remarks. Hope I don't get jumped at a microcruiser event.

https://yachtsmanmagazine.com/what-i...e-philpott-15/

[Tchoupitoulas]

Starboard seat and oarlock glued in, rounded over and carbon tape applied.