RE: [Paddlewise] Plastic Bulkheads

From: Robert Woodard <woodardr_at_tidalwave.net>
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 20:45:48 -0500
>   I'm wondering why you want to remove the existing bulkhead (I'm assuming
> that it's watertight).  Couldn't you simply "beef up" the
> existing bulkhead
<snip>

Thanks Dave. That was my original intent, but after I got the plywood cut to
size I started to worry that the space between the plastic and wood bulkhead
would be a potential place for water to gather and sit, especially since the
plastic bulkhead has a pin hole in it to balance the air pressure from the
forward hatch.

Another reason is I thought the bulkhead would be much stronger if I could
glass the seam tape on both sides of the bulkhead. The plywood may give a
better place to mount the pump screws and washers (they would have to
contact the plastic bulkhead if not removed).

Bad idea? Good idea?

Woody


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