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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=990211111-12062001>This
situation is like an Alberg I just purchased in Baltimore. #458. She too
has substantial leaks but little around the 'Toe Rail'. Any leaking into that
wall between the 'Saloon' or main cabin and the head must be coming from
somewhere above that in the upper deck. therefore you are probably looking at a
deck fitting that may need to be rebedded. Check the Hand Rails or to deck vent
above the head for leaks. That 'bulkhead' is infact only a wall screwed into the
hull and cabin sole. No substantial load bearing members there. THerfore
if you wish to work on it you might pull it out and begin your search for leaks
there in the deck. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=990211111-12062001>Rail
replacement, to answer your question should be done either with 5200 or west
systems, or my preference, MAAS epoxy. I suggest MAAS due to the quality of
the bond. Not too hard er brittle like west systems but still very strong.
Close the hole with epoxy, then use 5200 when rebeding the fittings into
the epoxy. This gives a strong hold, a sealed hold and one that can be unscrewed
in the future. Always repair the fiberglass first for any leaks and strength.
Then rebed.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=990211111-12062001></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=990211111-12062001>By the
way what # is your boat?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=990211111-12062001></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=990211111-12062001>C.B.
Currier</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=990211111-12062001>Infinity #57</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=990211111-12062001>CBC@spinrx.com</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
public-list-admin@alberg30.org [mailto:public-list-admin@alberg30.org]<B>On
Behalf Of</B> Wrightson, Charles<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, June 11, 2001 2:55
PM<BR><B>To:</B> 'public-list@alberg30.org'<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Alberg30]
toerails and bulkhead<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>I just bought an A-30 and have two problems. The
toerail is in pretty bad shape and as a result there is substancial leaking
into the saloon. I am thinking about a repair (rebedding it) or replacement. I
am looking for someone who could do millwork (of a toerail) without letting
the boatyard handle the whole project.If I chose to rebed it, does anyone have
suggestions on making it watertight (Is it as easy as 5200 and tighter
bolts?</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>the second problem is the port bulkhead (between
the salon and the head has some rot because of the leaking). It seems to
comprise 6 to 8 inches from the outside edge inward. Is there a way to make an
effective repair without replacing the whole wall, which involves
dissassembling everything around it etc. </FONT></P></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>