Steve......I replaced both bulkheads because of wood rot. I had a local boat yard do the job.. It cost $1400.00, about 5 years ago.
They cut out the old wood and replaced it with marine grade plywood, and then this plywood sheet was "sandwiched" in between two sheets of 1/8" aluminum, then painted. This was all "kerfed" into the existing curves and lines of the interior, so it looks quite good. Naturally, the chainplates were then re-attached thru the aluminum and plywood sheets,as originally designed. These sandwiched bulkheads were attached like the originals, and I don't have that detail off-hand. A Marine Surveyor pre-approved the job and inspected it afterwards, as it was part of his Survey before I bought the boat. I paid for the repairs. I was well satisfied with the job, and if I had ALL the proper tools, I feel I could have done it myself. If you have any other questions, gimme a call @ 920-743-1994, or e-mail me, as I'd be glad to help here. Good Luck! Jim Huhta S/V "SEA-130" Hull 4402, a 1979 27' Tall Rig --- On Thu, 6/5/08, Steve Siefken <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Steve Siefken <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: catalina27-talk: Replacing Bulkheads > To: [email protected] > Date: Thursday, June 5, 2008, 8:46 PM > > Has anyone replaced the bulkheads in the cabin > (i.e., those with chainplates in them)? Is it difficult? > How are they attached? > > Thanks, > > Steve
