Re: [Paddlewise] Foam bulkhead removal

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2002 18:19:41 -0400
From: "anonymizer" <td376_at_mail.anonymizer.com>

> Also, should I put in a 1/4" to 3/8" strip of foam of some 
> type around the perimeter of the bulkhead to eliminate a hard point between 
> the bulkhead and the hull?

If you do that, the bulkheads will not support the deck as you would like.
The best thing would be to build up a fillet of fiberglass to hold the 
bulkhead and spread the load to the deck and hull.

Mike

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