Strengthening saga's Frames

摘要

Every pound that can be saved in a boat's structure is a pound that can be integrated into the lead ballast, which in turn means better stability and windward performance. The downside of reducing a structure's weight is that the safety margins in the most highly loaded areas of the hull are also reduced. Though strong enough when new, these areas can be dangerously weakened over time by water absorption and the deterioration of wood and metal. The mast-step and the bilge near the ballast keel are two areas where loading and age can conspire to render a boat too weak to sail.