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"Portuguese bridge design" means WHAT?

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by BenSeattle, Aug 23, 2006.

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  1. KCook, Aug 25, 2006
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    Now careful folks, we wouldn't want anybody to leak the answer :D
  2. WannabeeYhtsman, Aug 25, 2006
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    Well that sounds like it may relieve some pressure to find the right answer.:eek:
  3. JWY, Aug 25, 2006
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    You guys are not only geniuses, but witty ones. Thought someone might ask the range to see if bladder might be needed onboard;)

    I sent the foredeck picture to K1W1 with the grabrails showing on and aft of the bridge in regards to the safety aspect of holding on or tethering. I wasn't able to attach it, so if anyone is interested, perhaps K1W1 would be kind enough to fill in for my computer ineptitude.
  4. Yacht News, Aug 25, 2006
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    Its either Mautipi or Karima?...one of those at least it looks that way..
  5. Yacht News, Aug 25, 2006
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    LOL, sorry John, i didnt see your post!
  6. Loren Schweizer, Aug 25, 2006
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    That's what we need here-- a real computer whiz.
    Sorry :D
  7. KCook, Aug 25, 2006
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    Groan ! ;)
  8. JWY, Aug 26, 2006
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    Loren - if you want to be included amongst the comedians here... you're in! :D
  9. K1W1, Aug 27, 2006
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    Hi,

    The picture I was sent is 141 KB which is too big to post.( limit 100kb)

    I will alter the attributes at work tomorow and post it then.
  10. K1W1, Aug 27, 2006
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    Hi,

    I had to come into the office to get something so here it is.

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  11. JWY, Aug 31, 2006
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    Thanks for help posting the photo.

    As to Ben's original post about a Portuguese bridge, you can see where this helps deflect water over the piltohouse top, improves visibility, and prevents waves from hitting full force into the windows. The photo shows the railings which provide additional safety. Storage access is on the inside of the bulwark. And as mentioned, the "overboard prevention for men" is on the inside of the bulward on a sistership.

    Hope this helps.
  12. brian eiland, Sep 24, 2006
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    Portuguese Bridge on Sailingboat

    Here's a rather interesting bridge arrangement on a sailing trimaran. I haven't seen too many such bridges on sailing yachts. The bridge was done rather well, but the arch/tower was certainly not very pretty.

    I took this photo at a Ocean Marine in Thailand during a recent trip

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  13. Alik, Jan 6, 2007
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    Regarding the tower, this is my design.

    One can compare original alloy tower with new one we did in stainless/teakwood gratings/FRP roof. New tower is wider and easy to access, this is favourite place for guests to sit when running between islands. Note that all parts of new tower are structural and functional at the same time: for instance, handrails and ladders provide frame structures...

    Sure, tower is not top elegancy, but please have in mind that the whole boat exterior is 'workboat' style. We did complete refit of this 87' trimaran during last two years.

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  14. tri - star, Feb 11, 2007
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    Uses of a Portuguese Bridge..

    To KCook:

    Ironic humour can often wizz right past people.......
    Best to stay upwind.

    Which brings us to:
    JWY and WannabeYhtsman
    Re: the various life saving aspects of the Portuguese Bridge.
    Like containing, a semi private space, when nature calls.

    As further evidence of the # one cause of man - over board,
    comes from the Canadian Coast Guard, I belive.
    That something like 50% of male bodies recovered from
    the sea - their pants are unzipped and their blood alcohol
    level is high.

    We are treading periously close to Black Humour here.
    But as the safety of people we design boats for - is always
    a major concern - this simple addition to the bridge design,
    could truly be: a life saver!

    Cheers all !
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