>> I paddle a Current Designs GTS. I am probably going to move and angle my rear bulkhead to for several reasons including decreasing the volume in the cockpit. Any tips on materials (or measuring the inside of the hull!) would be appreciated. >> ************************************************************************* This would take a bit of work, but one way to measure the inside would be to cut a piece of plywood slightly smaller than you think would fit. Then screw slotted pieces of wood around the rim and, supporting the piece where you want the bulkhead, move the pieces in or out until they contact the inside of the hull, and then tighten the screws. Then make a cardboard template from the result and try the fit. Or use rotating "cams" instead of slotted pieces. Or use cardboard and tape instead of plywood and screws. For materials you could lay up a multi-layer sheet of fiberglass on a flat surface or use a thin sheet of marine plywood waterproofed by painting with West System epoxy and/or an epoxy paint. The fiberglass has the advantage of being translucent, which is handy when you are trying to see what is in the recesses of the compartment. Mind you, this is just off the top of my head; I've never done anything like this. :-) Chuck Holst *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Jan 14 1999 - 14:25:47 PST
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