The Deck Beams and Decks
The deck beams are merely straight pieces, about 8 in. long, 1¹⁄₈ in. wide, and ³⁄₈ in. thick. These are notched at the ends as shown in [Fig. 11], so that they will come up and wedge against the sides of the gunwales about ¹⁄₂ in. Put them in by boring a hole through the gunwale and fasten with a 1¹⁄₄-in. No. 10 screw at each end. Two are required, one at each end.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
The Shape of the Deck or Breast Hooks and the Beams That Support Them
The deck, or breast, hooks are made 16 in. long by 8 in. wide and of the shape shown in [Fig. 12]. To fasten them in place bore three holes through the deck into the deck beam and secure them with three 1¹⁄₄-in. No. 10 screws. Bore three holes along the gunwale on each side and turn three 1¹⁄₄-in. No. 10 screws into the deck.