In reference to the O'Day 25, does anyone have available paper patterns/templates for the various wood bulkhead partitions and toilet support shelf, within the cabin? I would like to replace a few sections completely and would like to prepare the pieces before dismantling the old.
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Justin - O'day Owner's Web
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Kelly, Rudy at DnR Marine may have the templates, he seems to have everything else O'day related. Don, do you know if Rudy got this stuff too? Even if not, it should be simple enough to take the shapes off the existing stuff before you pull it. Becareful, the bulkheads are structural. Make sure you pay attention to how they are attached, and rebuild with similar strength. This is especially important where the mast compression load runs. Justin - O'day Owner's Web
Kelly, Rudy at DnR Marine may have the templates, he seems to have everything else O'day related. Don, do you know if Rudy got this stuff too? Even if not, it should be simple enough to take the shapes off the existing stuff before you pull it. Becareful, the bulkheads are structural. Make sure you pay attention to how they are attached, and rebuild with similar strength. This is especially important where the mast compression load runs. Justin - O'day Owner's Web
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Don Evaaaans
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Hi Kelly, I don't know if Rudy can help here, but its worth a call. Are your bulkheads rotted, broken or just not that functional? I'm thinking mainly of the centre ones seperating salon from head. These, as Justin point out are very critical to the strength and stiffness of the boat. Replacing due to rot is a good thing. These ones actually float somewhat in a trough molded into the headliner and pan on the floor. The toilet support shelf is straight forward. Make sure the compression post is not compromised. Good luck. Don
Hi Kelly, I don't know if Rudy can help here, but its worth a call. Are your bulkheads rotted, broken or just not that functional? I'm thinking mainly of the centre ones seperating salon from head. These, as Justin point out are very critical to the strength and stiffness of the boat. Replacing due to rot is a good thing. These ones actually float somewhat in a trough molded into the headliner and pan on the floor. The toilet support shelf is straight forward. Make sure the compression post is not compromised. Good luck. Don
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Kelly P. Gates
Bulkheads
The salon/head separation bulkheads have slightly delaminated at the chain plates due to faulty seal at the chain plate/deck penetration. I thought from closer examination the panels "floated" in a molded groove, which is an excellent design for expansion/contraction. I'm concerned about the one structural member (approx 2"x4"xcabin height) which bears the compression load from the mast tabernacle thru to the hull. I noticed slight rot at the end which fits into the cabin floor socket, which is why I'm checking the possibility to replace it completely. Can you tell me if this is actually teak? I spoke with Rudy, who does not have the patterns, but I did find marine grade teak laminated plywood on the internet.
The salon/head separation bulkheads have slightly delaminated at the chain plates due to faulty seal at the chain plate/deck penetration. I thought from closer examination the panels "floated" in a molded groove, which is an excellent design for expansion/contraction. I'm concerned about the one structural member (approx 2"x4"xcabin height) which bears the compression load from the mast tabernacle thru to the hull. I noticed slight rot at the end which fits into the cabin floor socket, which is why I'm checking the possibility to replace it completely. Can you tell me if this is actually teak? I spoke with Rudy, who does not have the patterns, but I did find marine grade teak laminated plywood on the internet.
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Justin - O'day Owner's Web
I - beam mast post?
Has anyone out there used an aluminum I - beam to replace the mast compression post? I know of a Catalina where the owner did this to remedy mast post rot. You can then build a non -structural cover for it, or finish it an call is Bauhaus. Don, what do you think? Justin - O'day Owner's Web
Has anyone out there used an aluminum I - beam to replace the mast compression post? I know of a Catalina where the owner did this to remedy mast post rot. You can then build a non -structural cover for it, or finish it an call is Bauhaus. Don, what do you think? Justin - O'day Owner's Web
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Don Evans
Rot at the chain plate
Kelly, your on the right track. That chainplate rot problem is way to common. If the rot is extensive absolutely replace the entire bulkhead. Not only does the bulkhead add stiffness but also anchors those chainplates. The compression post, I believe can be any piece of wood. Sure if you can get a cheap piece of teak go for it. Justin, I have also heard of aluminum I beams but what do they cost? I mean the wooden post has lasted for 20 years. Its extraordinary cheap and functional. Don
Kelly, your on the right track. That chainplate rot problem is way to common. If the rot is extensive absolutely replace the entire bulkhead. Not only does the bulkhead add stiffness but also anchors those chainplates. The compression post, I believe can be any piece of wood. Sure if you can get a cheap piece of teak go for it. Justin, I have also heard of aluminum I beams but what do they cost? I mean the wooden post has lasted for 20 years. Its extraordinary cheap and functional. Don
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Steve
Try using GetRot
Kelly; If the rot is not too extensive (there is still solid wood) try using a product called "Git Rot". It will build the wood back up with epoxy. I used it with good results on my 27's bulkheads. I've learned about it when I sailed on old wooden boats years ago. Just be sure to follow the instructions
Kelly; If the rot is not too extensive (there is still solid wood) try using a product called "Git Rot". It will build the wood back up with epoxy. I used it with good results on my 27's bulkheads. I've learned about it when I sailed on old wooden boats years ago. Just be sure to follow the instructions
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Dave
Just replaced mine
Just replaced starboard bulkhead in my 26. It's teak veneered plywood, btw. I just used the old as a template. The bulkhead is fiberglass tabbed to the hull, which was a real pain to cut. All of the sink cabinetry forward of the bulkhead had to be removed for access. Overall a pain in the neck kind of job! Good luck, Dave
Just replaced starboard bulkhead in my 26. It's teak veneered plywood, btw. I just used the old as a template. The bulkhead is fiberglass tabbed to the hull, which was a real pain to cut. All of the sink cabinetry forward of the bulkhead had to be removed for access. Overall a pain in the neck kind of job! Good luck, Dave
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