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Wyattearp91



Joined: 15 Jun 2019
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City/Region: Kasilof
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C-Dory Year: 1982
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
PostPosted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 3:22 pm    Post subject: Rotten cabin bulkhead Reply with quote

Recently bought an 82 22’ angler and the cabin bulkhead is rotten in the bottom starboard corner, maybe a 12”x12” section. Has anyone ever tackled repairs on this? Some advice before I start tearing this thing apart. I was thinking about replacing the wood then sandwiching everything with aluminum. Thanks in advance
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jakevolvo@yahoo.com



Joined: 07 Jul 2018
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City/Region: Orting
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The wood on the bulkhead is rotted? I'd just pull it apart trace the piece put and cut a new piece out of the wood or star board of your choice
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thataway



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PostPosted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I believe that the entire bulkhead is made of plywood, and not a laminate of balsa core with fiberglass on both sides. I would scarf in (at least an 8:1 scarf, and use epoxy glue) a new piece of similar thickness marine ply. It would be preferable if this was sealed with epoxy before you did the repair.

Starboard is almost impossible to glue, so would not be satisfactory for a repair. There is no need for metal--and it might be detrimental, because of corrosion. When you do the repair--"tab" the plywood into the hull bottom interior on both sides, with 4" fiberglass tape if only one size tape.. (several concentric layers would be best--starting with 6", 4" and the 3".) Epoxy and tape work well. If you were using polyester resin (not recommended, because epoxy gives better strength of the secondary bond)--you could use mat, and a final layer of cloth.

It will be best to cut the old rotted area out "square" which will allow a proper scarf. The joint does not need to be perfect--using thickened epoxy will allow some deviation form a perfect fit.

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jakevolvo@yahoo.com



Joined: 07 Jul 2018
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 10:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There shouldn't be any fiberglass work involved, my bulkheads just bolted to the 6" high crossmember. Mines an 86 dont know if an 82 was much different. Should be as simple as cutting a new piece out of a veneered plywood and installing it. Can you post a pic of the damage?
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 11:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=C-Told-Ya-So&id=20180727_110239&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php
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Wyattearp91



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 3:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It’s just plywood bolted to the structural bulkhead below. I am no woodworker, but a fitter/welder by trade. I’m sure it’s nothing I can’t handle just making sure I’m not missing something. I will post some pictures in the morning.
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Jack in Alaska



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 3:01 pm    Post subject: bulkhead rot. Reply with quote

Wyatt....

I had a 1983 22' Angler for 25 years here in Ninilchik. Now have a 2005 26' ProAngler. I am at MP 138.1 Sterling HYW.
Tidal Knoll Road, top of hill. Gray house, blue metal roof. Stop by sometime if you have the time.

Jack

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HIGH TIDE; 1983 Angler Classic 22'; 90 Honda/ 9.9 Tohatsu-sold 2009 to son Dan (flatfishfool)
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