SoCal Jet Boats
Tech Talk => Hulls => Topic started by: Deadend on March 22, 2012, 07:42:36 AM
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New to the site.. Have a question.. Just got a new boat and the bulkhead toast.. Do I have to run one on this hull? I don't want one because I know it will cause cracks in the deck...
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New to the site.. Have a question.. Just got a new boat and the bulkhead toast.. Do I have to run one on this hull? I don't want one because I know it will cause cracks in the deck...
PICS? Without seeing the hull, Yes you need one and it will Not crack the deck if it is done properly(no less than .25'' gap)
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if anything it makes the boat, especially the deck, stronger. im putting one in mine.
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ill get pics up soon.. it had one in there when i got it and where it was is the only place i have cracks...it was about 3/8 from the deck too.... i have a belmont too and it doesnt have a bulkhead at all and not one crack in it... is there a way i can put one in and not tie it together... like two halfs a top and a bottom but no center?? also my anthony has a lot of deck supports made from glass...and its really strong without it in there now..and it would be nice to have that extra room... does anyone on here have a anthony?
the other idea i had was put a full one in and class the bottom and urethane foam the top.. i use this stuff to put in under hood supports on cars... really strong and flexs!!!!
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9 times out of 10 the bulkheads are installed for several reasons....
If it was in there originally it really should be there.
Most of the time it is not vertical support they provide, but horizontal, they keep the gunwales from pushing together. Ultimately keeps the deck from taking the stress.
Pics or it didn't happen "says the pot to the kettle".... :sly:
GT
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thats what ive been trying to figure out>>> there was glue and carpet in there after i pulled the bulkhead out, and i could easy tell that it was a real dumbazz that did it,and theres traces of a old bulkhead in there too..theres no traces of one on the sides or floor....
and if it did have one in should it be tight to the sides too up to the gunwales? and then stay 1/2" from the deck?
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thats what ive been trying to figure out>>> there was glue and carpet in there after i pulled the bulkhead out, and i could easy tell that it was a real dumbazz that did it,and theres traces of a old bulkhead in there too..theres no traces of one on the sides or floor....
and if it did have one in should it be tight to the sides too up to the gunwales? and then stay 1/2" from the deck?
Actually tight to the stringers and loose to any single thickness areas, there should always be an air gap with something as rigid as a bulkhead. I normally use Life caulk Marine caulking to fill in the gaps (I think 1/4" is more than adequate) Then glass over it. It's keeps the rigid bulkhead from have pressure points but allows a nice filet for a clean glass job. I need to see if I have any progress pictures of one I did a few years ago...
GT