Is a shamrock a good boat?
Shamrock was a solid hand laid boat built to commercial standards. Small family business as I have heard. Solid well respected boats, mostly inboards.
When did Shamrock stop making boats?
After KCS sold the company to Palmer Marine, there was some, renewed, hope that it would take off again but that hope went away in 2008 – economy and other factors. (Unconfirmed) 2017 Pat Curtain purchaced rights to Shamrock. Never produced any boats under the name Shamrock.
Do Shamrock boats have wood?
The hulls are solid fiberglass, hand-laid. The transom has a wood core from the deck level up, below decks it is solid fiberglass. The keel on all but the very earliest boats is made of Shammite – a mix of something like sand and epoxy resin w/ glass over it. The decks and hatch covers are wood cored.
What is a keel drive boat?
Just a standard inboard setup on a boat with a 2″ wide keel and hull to keel strut. The keel helps protect the prop and provides straighter steering tracking and lessens roll a bit but adds drag and some weight.
What is keel drive?
What is chine on a boat?
A chine in boat design is a sharp change in angle in the cross section of a hull. The chine typically arises from the use of sheet materials (such as sheet metal or marine ply) as the mode of construction.
What is a boat without a keel called?
A keelboat is generally larger than 20 feet and can be as large as a megayacht at 200 feet. A boat smaller than 20 feet without a keel is referred to as a dinghy. A dinghy has neither a keel nor a ballast. To resist sideways movement it has a centerboard or a daggerboard that can be lowered or raised as needed.
Can you buy shamrock plants?
Shamrock plants grow from tiny bulbs that may be planted in fall or early spring. Most often, shamrock plants are purchased when foliage is growing and sometimes when in flower. Many cultivars of oxalis exist, but exotic varieties provide the best indoor performance.
How do you grow shamrocks?
Shamrocks grow best when they are grown in bright light but not direct sun, relatively cool temperatures and plenty of fresh air. Keep the soil evenly moist when your Shamrocks are actively growing, but allow them to slowly dry out and go into dormancy when they begin to lose vigor.
What is the gunnel of a boat?
Gunwale
Gunwale – Also known as gunnel, this is the outermost top edge of a boat hull, usually where the deck and hull come together.
What are reverse chines?
Reverse boat chine basically traps the water between the reverse chime and the water. This allows the boat to trap the water under the chine and to plane quickly to provide a smooth soft ride. A reverse chine is one that is on the underside edges of the hull.