W42 bulkhead

  • January 29, 2016 4:15 PM
    Message # 3790023
    Deleted user

    Bud,, 

    We have a slight problem with the main bulkhead, which leads to the forward heads.Since we put the boat in the water, 2014 sailed her a bit up to the Gulf of California from Puerto Vallarta, we have noticed that the door to the heads does not close.

    A rough measurement recently, and it was approximately 5mm. Should there be a strengthening "brace", to keep the bulhead apart. Ours has nothing but plywood that doesnt actually join to the bulkhead pieces.

    We are in Guaymas Marina , at the moment,  and are a bit concerned  that when we tighten up the rigging,  the 5mm will increase.

    I would appreciate your thoughts on this matter

    Regards

    Ivan 

    SV Chantey 

  • January 31, 2016 9:27 AM
    Reply # 3792164 on 3790023

    Ivan,

    Sounds like you boat is moving a bit, probably because she is just tired.  I doubt she will continue to move, but a brace of some sort would probably help.

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