[Public-list] HELP! Bulkhead Problem

[JOHN GRAVES]

I have the beginning signs of this too. Has anyone replaced the entire bulkhead? My feeling is that a superior material than was available when the boat was built should be used to replace the whole bulkhead. I'm getting delamination and I understand that the glues used in plywood today is far superior than what was available before. I think it is aproaching the end of its lifespan and will continue to fall apart. What about a solid material? Has this been tried?
John #15
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  From: PLefkovith at aol.com<mailto:PLefkovith at aol.com> 
  To: public-list at alberg30.org<mailto:public-list at alberg30.org> 
  Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 10:33 PM
  Subject: Re: [Public-list] HELP! Bulkhead Problem


  I have owned three Albergs during the last thirty years.  I owned my Albert 
  30 for 10 years up until 10 months ago.  I refastened all my chainplates and 
  repaired my attachment points and knees.  The bulkheads are easy to fix.  In the 
  area sounding the upper and aft lower shrouds go ints the locker area and 
  unbolt the chainplates one at a time.  Find some good grade .50 or .75 cabinet 
  plywood and coat it with epoxy before you fasten it to the bulkhead in the area 
  of the hanging lockers. Next find come scrap aluminum or stainless steel 
  plate.  Clean the rot away with your grinder, wipe clean with acetone and epoxy the 
  backing plate from the edge of the hull in the area of the chainplates.  I 
  used pieces about 10"x14."  On the wall in the area of the hanging locker and 
  the cabinet locker in the main cabin.  Cut the aluminum plate or SS plate to fit 
  this entire area, about 10 "x 6.''  U can use plywood, epoxy and the SS or 
  aluminum plat in this area.  If you care you can use Matt or 12 ounce glass 
  tabed to secure and cover the plywood then apply the plate.
  Sand and paint, drive home your chain plates.  Re-drill the bulkhead with new 
  longer 3/8" SS machine cap screws with plastic insert nuts and fender washers 
  and your home free.  The hardest thing to do is not to make a mess and also 
  wedging a 200 lb man in the locker with a drill. Go to it Alberger.

                                     Paul L
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