mike dziobak wrote: > I'm thinking the bulkhead should be about as thick as the hull maybe a > little thinner. Does anyone out there know the layup schedule for a > typical kayak hull or for a typical fiberglass bulkhead? You can do pretty much whatever you want - just recognize that some bulkheads require more strength than others. If you are using the bulkhead in lieu of footpegs, the bulkhead should be stronger than if you are just using it as a waterproof wall between the cockpit and a dry compartment. If you are mounting a foot-operated pump on it, you would similarly need a stiff, strong bulkhead. Dave's advice is good. I'd suggest that two layers of 8 oz with nothing in between would be good if the bulkhead is in a low-stress environment. It would be reasonably strong but a tad flexible and possibly lighter than with the matt layer (less resin). 3mm okoume with one layer of 8 oz on each side would be almost bombproof. Mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Nov 08 2006 - 22:19:01 PST
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