[Public-list] Bulwark Additon

[Gordon Laco]

Hi there - 

The rivets were only intended to hold the deck down until the bolts went in
through the toe rails... There is no question replacing them with bolts is
better and will result in a stronger and more water-tight boat.

Cheers - Gord #426 Surprise

I had ash rails in my wooden boat - they were lovely (I think!) against the
dark blue hull.

Gord





> Hi All,
> 
> I'm currently preparing our boat for off-shore use and am replacing
> rotten toe rails with bulwarks.  There are a few issues I'd like some input
> on.
> 
> I'm wondering about replacing the aluminum rivets securing the
> hull/deck joint.  It seems the group recommends changing these for
> machine screws.  The toe rail bolts also reinforce this joint though
> there will be less bolts with the new bulwarks as it will be secured
> to the deck on brackets at 20" spacing.  Was the deck/hull joint
> designed to be secured by the rivets only?
> 
> The outside of the hull/deck joint will now be exposed.  I'd like to
> seal the cracks where what appears to be a thin strip of epoxy filler
> that rounds off the joint.  Cracks are difficult to fill as any flex
> in the joint will open the cracks again.  Does anyone have any
> experience in tidying up the joint in situations where the toe rail
> is no longer used?
> 
> Finally, anyone have any suggestions for the best lumber to use for
> the bulwarks.  I'm looking at north american hardwoods and like the
> idea of white ash.  Anyone have any suggestions?
> 
> Many thanks
> 
> Mick
> #231
> 
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