[Public-list] HELP! Bulkhead Problem

[PLefkovith at aol.com]

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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