How much stability do the V berth bulkheads provide? Can they be removed? Are they just for keeping the V berth separate from the head area or are they structural?
V berth bulkheads 25/26
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It's posted on Oday Owners so I'm assuming it's about an Oday 25 or 26.
I would think hard before removing any bulkheads. They may not look like they are doing much, but like parts of the pan, they may make some contribution to the integrity of the hull, the deck, etc. I'm not a marine architect, but it just seems like something to approach carefully.
I would think hard before removing any bulkheads. They may not look like they are doing much, but like parts of the pan, they may make some contribution to the integrity of the hull, the deck, etc. I'm not a marine architect, but it just seems like something to approach carefully.
I've been wondering the same thing- I replaced mine this Spring, but was considering not to....one aspect is that I tend to scooch up a lot in bed while asleep, and I'd be falling onto the porta potty ...that could be fun at night in the dark!
Yes 25/26 O'day, and yes they are there for a reason but is it stability?
The main bulkheads are obviously there for support, including the mast step.
Here's my problem... I started with a Precision 18, Precision 23, then to the O'day 26, each in an attempt to get more overnight room. Thing is, there are more sections as the boats get bigger but not really more overall room in an area.
From the 18 to the 26 there is more volume, I can almost stand up and there is much less moving stuff around to sleep but it's really broken up into 3 sections, none of them any larger than the one section of the 18 as far as sleeping goes.
I really don't need the second sink (never use it), the potty could go under the v berth and pull out. If I removed the v berth bulkhead, I could fit a real double bed mattress in there for my wife and I if I extend that area.
Just in the "thinking" stages.
The main bulkheads are obviously there for support, including the mast step.
Here's my problem... I started with a Precision 18, Precision 23, then to the O'day 26, each in an attempt to get more overnight room. Thing is, there are more sections as the boats get bigger but not really more overall room in an area.
From the 18 to the 26 there is more volume, I can almost stand up and there is much less moving stuff around to sleep but it's really broken up into 3 sections, none of them any larger than the one section of the 18 as far as sleeping goes.
I really don't need the second sink (never use it), the potty could go under the v berth and pull out. If I removed the v berth bulkhead, I could fit a real double bed mattress in there for my wife and I if I extend that area.
Just in the "thinking" stages.
I can't answer your question about the need of that particular bulkhead but if you do undertake that job, I would love to see pictures.
I assume there may be a cost for a complete answer, but why not contact C. Raymond Hunt Associates and ask about this. They designed the boat, they would know how structural those partial bulkheads really are. Below is copied and pasted from their web site.
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C. Raymond Hunt Associates
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New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
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Telephone: 508.717.0600
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Email: info@crhunt.com
Contact C. Raymond Hunt Associates
5 Dover Street
New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
USA
Telephone: 508.717.0600
Facsimile: 508.717.0620
Email: info@crhunt.com