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Re: 28 SF Rear Bulkhead

Posted By: Capt. Dave Kosh
Date: Wednesday, 10 August 2005, at 9:24 a.m.

In Response To: 28 SF Rear Bulkhead (Bill)

Having just done that (installed a new bulkhead in my 31)I would hold out untill the layup season. The bulkhead in a 31 is not really any structial support for anything other than itself. You most liklely will need a whole new bulkhead. I did mine with 1/2" marine plywood laminated on the inside with # 6 and epoxy and on the outside with thickened epoxy as per patrick then the laminate (Formica) counter top material.I put that over a 3/4" good bulkhead with all bad wood removed then all areas bleached real good. All new marine plywood was covered with epoxy. Not a small job but not a huge job like my deck , supports and engine boxes were. I'd use just latex caulk for now untill the winter and then rip her up. In order to do the bulkhead I had to tear the ceiling out then the inside bulkhead covering and of course all the trim too.Refer to Patrick's post under "Buddy Boy" for additional help. Dave K

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28 SF Rear Bulkhead
Bill -- Tuesday, 9 August 2005, at 11:04 p.m.

Re: 28 SF Rear Bulkhead
Capt. Dave Kosh -- Wednesday, 10 August 2005, at 9:24 a.m.

Re: 28 SF Rear Bulkhead
captdana -- Wednesday, 10 August 2005, at 11:11 a.m.

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Satisfaction -- Wednesday, 10 August 2005, at 1:20 p.m.

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Bill -- Wednesday, 10 August 2005, at 4:30 p.m.

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Chiles -- Wednesday, 10 August 2005, at 5:58 p.m.

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Jon Wagner -- Thursday, 11 August 2005, at 8:16 a.m.