[Public-List] Bulkhead Repair

[americo silva]

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
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > 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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