Installing a interior bulkhead

Tug · Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:43 pm Post subject: Installing a interior bulkhead

I am currently installing an interior bulkhead and console on the Port side of my 85 Angler Classic. So far i have made the templates out of marine plywood, just awaiting for my Navamar laminate to arrive,all looks good.The question that i have is that the starboard/helm bulkhead on my 85 Angler Classic is set in a groove ( about a 1-2inch depth ) and back about an inch into the material the makes up the berth foundation. Can i safely cut away the material from the Port side to make the installation similar without causing any damage.I think it is all just fibreglassed foam material but i am not sure. Also does anyone know where ( or the name of ) i could buy that metal trim/ edging that caps off the 3/4 inch plywood. Thanks Remi

Papillon · Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:33 pm Post subject:

Hi Remi,
Can't help with the metal trim, but just wanted to comment on your adding a interior bulkhead while most are cutting them out of the new boats to provide more openness and additional air flow.

Just goes to prove the old addage, "the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence".

Have fun and good luck on your remodel.

Tug · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:39 am Post subject:

Hi! Mike..i figure that metal trim will be hard to find. I am unsure about cutting an inch or two out of that fibreglass/foam material that is the berth foundation.The cut would have to be very straight in order to have the bulkhead level and plumb.I need to do that or the Port interior bulkhead will be an inch farther out than the Starboard side.Would like to keep it symmetrical as much as possible. Anyone have have an opinion or previous experience with similar modifications.Thanks Remi

Sea Wolf · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:10 pm Post subject:

Tug-

I don't know for sure about everyone else, but I suspect that there are others like myself that are unfamiliar with the exact configuration of the construction details of the Classic 22's interior, and who are therefore having a hard time visualizing exactly what you'll have to do to make those cuts because we just can't see it clearly in our minds.

If you don't get some really good and exact answers to your satisfaction, you could take some photos and add them to this discussion to help some of us out in this regard.

Cheers!

Joe. Teeth

thataway · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:24 pm Post subject:

I agree that photos would help. Generally the C Dories have "floated" bulkheads--that is they are not tabbed to the hull, except in the way of any liner pieces. If you do glass to the hull, space the plywood off about 1/2", and put foam in between the hull and plywood. Then laminate in with concentric layers of fiberglass mat or cloth.

I would suspect that there is no problem (other than the geometry--which I suspect you have down exactly) cutting into the current platform.

Incidently we used door skins (1/8") Luan and in some places cardboard for templates, rather than Marine ply--But I suspect that you will be using the Marine plywood as the core, with laminate over the surface.

I don't know specifically where you can get the metal trim--but any plywood wholesaler should have a soruce. I have always used a vineer with a heat activated glue on the back for edge binding of plywood. Basically cut to size and shape, and iron on.