[Public-List] Bulkhead replacement question

Matthew Hay via Public-List public-list at lists.alberg30.org
Sat Apr 18 07:39:06 PDT 2015


Sorry, lol, not perpendicular, that would be tragic.  I meant parallel
slowly down the wood, under the tabbing, with a drill bit.

On Saturday, 18 April 2015, Matthew Hay <mattrhay at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I am starting work on a newly purchased 1962 Alberg 35.  I missed my A30
> so much after sailing a Sabre for a few years, but now my kids are up to my
> chin in height, so I went for the big brother this time.  I have been
> sending e-mails to join the A35 list but have not heard back from them and
> I can't stop my progress.  Has anyone replaced there bulkhead?  If so, what
> did they use?  I have been looking at g10 (possible over kill, pretty
> pricy, hard to work), Coosa board (promising, but is it structurally strong
> enough?, twice the cost of ply), or bs1108? Marine ply, I like the
> Merrineti sp mohogany for $120 a board.   So, Coosa for longevity or
> replace with that special Loyds rated ply?  Or any other suggestion.  Also,
> what methods did you use to remove?  Can I use a cordless drill with a
> sheet rock bit down perpendicular to hull under tabbing.   No liner, just a
> big Alberg.
>
> Happy spring!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Matthew Hay
> 1962 Alberg 35 hull 62
> Former owner hull 314 A30
>



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