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vegatern

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Oct 2, 2005
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I know you're right Peter. Its an older boat and the few issues have been worked out long ago; mast beam, rudder, forestay stem fitting. It's also worth remembering that the St. Brendan was, by necessity, heavily overloaded and had been through some tough weather. The stress on the boat must have been considerable. I like your suggestion and its likely that's what I'll end up doing but I had another reason for glassing the bulkhead in. It doesn't seem that it would be difficult to separate the forepeak, the storage space below waterline at least, from the rest of the boat with water tight bulkheads. Its another project I don't have time for but with so many items coming across the North Pacific I have thought about it.


I don't think the Vega would fair well in a collision with a Toyota Tundra. ;-(

Craig Tern 1519
 
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jdnalaska

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Dec 26, 2005
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On a related note, the old bulkhead had mastic in the space between its edge and the hull. I read that foam should sit between a bulkhead and the hull to provide a soft cushion against the hull. Fitting or spraying in foam doesn't sound like a pracitical solution for a retrofit. Craig is glassing in the bulkhead. I would appreciate input on this. Best options, pros and cons?

John N
 
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