[Public-List] Seeking safety advice - replacing bulkheads while on the hard

[americo silva]

Well if it was me I would put xtra jack stands further away from area you
are working on


On Fri., Jan. 14, 2022, 5:10 p.m. Stephen Gwyn via Public-List, <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

>
> The layup on an A30 isn't actually particularly heavy.
> The shape of the boat is mostly sustained
> by those lovely curves more than a heavy layup
> or the bulkheads. A lot of the bulkheads are more
> ornamental than structural.
>
> However I would want lots of stands. It would actually
> easier to do this in the water which would provide a more
> even support. But remember the boat is meant to take
> a lot of stress from sailing. Just sitting there it's not going
> to get too bent out of shape.
>
> Ironically, the main bulkhead under the mast
> (which is very heavily built) would
> actually be doing the least work once the mast
> is down. The ones at the aft end of the cockpit
> and the fore end of the V-berth have to hold up
> flat surfaces.
>
> SG
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