Hey All,
I have a 1972 Islander 36, and they’re known to have issues with the bulkhead tabbing. I’m thinking that the bulkheads that hold in the chainplates are too weak and I’d like to strengthen them by adding another layer of wood, then reattaching the chainplates.
I’ve seen plenty of discussions on replacing the bulkheads, but no real luck adding thickness to them. One of the bulkheads tabbing has let go, but the other one it is intact and fine.
I like working with my hands but wood and fiberglass aren’t my strong suit. To do this can I simply use epoxy and some bolts to attach another piece of wood (likely epoxied or encased in glass)? I’ll tab the new face into the hull and prep that area real well, but I am hoping to get away with just a quick sand instead of getting all the old paint off.
I have a 1972 Islander 36, and they’re known to have issues with the bulkhead tabbing. I’m thinking that the bulkheads that hold in the chainplates are too weak and I’d like to strengthen them by adding another layer of wood, then reattaching the chainplates.
I’ve seen plenty of discussions on replacing the bulkheads, but no real luck adding thickness to them. One of the bulkheads tabbing has let go, but the other one it is intact and fine.
I like working with my hands but wood and fiberglass aren’t my strong suit. To do this can I simply use epoxy and some bolts to attach another piece of wood (likely epoxied or encased in glass)? I’ll tab the new face into the hull and prep that area real well, but I am hoping to get away with just a quick sand instead of getting all the old paint off.
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