[Public-List] Bulkhead Repair

[John Irving]

I’m not familiar with G10.  Where would I find it?

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> On Oct 22, 2018, at 12:08 PM, americo silva via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> I am no expert but laying up say a half inch piece of fiberglass the same
> size as the bulkhead would prevent future rot or is G10 strong enough?
> 
> On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 11:32 AM Jonathan via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
>> Hi John,
>>             I had to deal with this same problem two years ago. 3 of the
>> chain plate bulkheads were compromised. There is a product out there that
>> is a fiberglass vinyl sheet, 3/4 or 1/2 inch thick. Cuts like wood. I cut
>> out the damaged area after removing the tang . There is a fiberglass pocket
>> around both sides of the bulkhead which I left in place but cleaned it
>> right out. The new replacement piece was cut to fit the old damaged area
>> and fit right into that pocket. Then I fiber glassed the whole thing with
>> matting across the wood to new product and painted after fairing. It is a
>> chore to do but it worked. I then made 1/4 inch thick plastic vinyl squares
>> with a very tight slot for the tangs and stuffed mastic under it before
>> sliding the plate over the tang and screwing it to the deck. Seems to have
>> solved the Alberg albatross(!) permanently. Hope this helps. Jonathan
>> Whittingham. Emmy#25
>> 
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>>> On Oct 21, 2018, at 6:15 PM, John Irving via Public-List <
>> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I’ve apparently had a deck leak at the port upper stay chainplate for a
>> while.  The bulkhead forward of the head has rotted next to the hull.  The
>> chainplate support is compromised.  Replacing the entire bulkhead looks
>> like a major project.  Has anyone experience with this problem?
>>> 
>>> John Irving
>>> Scotch Bonnet
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