Doies anyone know where I can get pre-cut bulkheads so I can replace the older ones on my O day 26. The chain plates are showing some water intrusion around them. I have also contated DR marine for there advice also. has anyone changed theirs out, and any and all tips would be great before I undertake this project.
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Bulkheads
I'm getting ready to pull mine out this weekend. I'm going to use them as patterns for new bulkheads. I think precut may be a waste of time or money (I don't think they're available anyway). There's shaping that has to be done to fit them to each individual boat anyway. If you look at the back side of the other bulkheads you can see some serious grinding that's been done to fit the hull. I feel certain you'd have those issues with the chainplate bulkheads, too. If the bulkheads are salvageable, pick up the latest issue of Good Old Boat and there's a good article about repairing loose chainplates and their bulkheads.
I'm getting ready to pull mine out this weekend. I'm going to use them as patterns for new bulkheads. I think precut may be a waste of time or money (I don't think they're available anyway). There's shaping that has to be done to fit them to each individual boat anyway. If you look at the back side of the other bulkheads you can see some serious grinding that's been done to fit the hull. I feel certain you'd have those issues with the chainplate bulkheads, too. If the bulkheads are salvageable, pick up the latest issue of Good Old Boat and there's a good article about repairing loose chainplates and their bulkheads.
I'm getting ready to...
...replace the plywood under my V-bearth and settee's. I know I will have to use the old ones for a pattern. I also know that there will be a lot of grinding on the ones agains the hull. I am really quite looking forward to it! Lake Sailor, like 48Dodge said, they would be next to imposible to find, you'll be better off making them, and learn some new skills in the process! Good luck to both of you! Jack
...replace the plywood under my V-bearth and settee's. I know I will have to use the old ones for a pattern. I also know that there will be a lot of grinding on the ones agains the hull. I am really quite looking forward to it! Lake Sailor, like 48Dodge said, they would be next to imposible to find, you'll be better off making them, and learn some new skills in the process! Good luck to both of you! Jack
Chain plate bulkheads and toerail repairs
Check the archives for these topics. There have been detailed discussions about all in the last year. There are some very good pictures of Appleman's restoration of a 26. I replaced the toerails on my 26 with HDPE. What was left of the old ones came up easily after plugs removed and philips head screw holes cleaned. From what I know and have seen on several bulkhead fixes, as previous poster stated, each bulkhead needs to be copied from previous bulkhead and slowly fitted to boat. Some shaving and sanding will be neccessary if you make it right. However, if bulkhead is in generally good condition and not rotted out, consider doing what I did. My bulkhead had a small amount of water damage, but was not completely bad. I used penetrating epoxy first to get into any damaged wood. Then I used color epoxy paste with glass fibers to fill surface defects and to reinforce the four big bolt holes. I also had to reattach with epoxy the upper tab on the starboard side and added an additional layer of glass just to make sure. Then I redrilled the bolt holes and stained the whole bulkhead to a new shade to be uniform. Ed K 26
Check the archives for these topics. There have been detailed discussions about all in the last year. There are some very good pictures of Appleman's restoration of a 26. I replaced the toerails on my 26 with HDPE. What was left of the old ones came up easily after plugs removed and philips head screw holes cleaned. From what I know and have seen on several bulkhead fixes, as previous poster stated, each bulkhead needs to be copied from previous bulkhead and slowly fitted to boat. Some shaving and sanding will be neccessary if you make it right. However, if bulkhead is in generally good condition and not rotted out, consider doing what I did. My bulkhead had a small amount of water damage, but was not completely bad. I used penetrating epoxy first to get into any damaged wood. Then I used color epoxy paste with glass fibers to fill surface defects and to reinforce the four big bolt holes. I also had to reattach with epoxy the upper tab on the starboard side and added an additional layer of glass just to make sure. Then I redrilled the bolt holes and stained the whole bulkhead to a new shade to be uniform. Ed K 26
I replaced my bulkheads last season. I posted the pictures under repairs in the O'Day 26 information section. It is not that big a deal to do. I did have to "stick" mine as the old ones were too far gone to use as a template.
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