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MKII bulkhead thickness

Submitted by What could go wrong? - Tue, 4/24/12 » 8:34 PM

I was thinking that I should increase the thickness of the bulkheads in the MKII sail rig kit. I would like to know if others have done that and if so what wood was used? I would probably laminate a copy of the bulkhead to the ones provided. I can get okoume but it is more expensive. Also does anyone think that this is a good idea or am I wasting my time?

My concern is being in rough ocean water and having them crack while I am miles from land. I appreciate your input.

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RE: MKII bulkhead thickness

» Submitted by Sailrig Enthusiast - Thu, 4/26/12 » 10:07 PM

Ive used birch plywood. Did the job for me and awesome strong. I do t think as is their bulkheads are weak but above the deck not below is where I doubled up.

Pete

RE: MKII bulkhead thickness

» Submitted by Sailrig Enthusiast - Thu, 4/26/12 » 10:12 PM

You want to realize below decks its supported on all sides so the bulkhead is plenty thick enough. Where its free standing above decks where the aka attaches us where I doubled it. Again a personal choice and nor due to failure.

Pete

RE: MKII bulkhead thickness

» Submitted by donvt - Thu, 5/3/12 » 1:25 PM

I added addt'l fiberglass overlapping bulkhead to hull joint....am doing so above deck to help add strength... I had some, it doesn't add much really for weight and seemed prudent.

RE: MKII bulkhead thickness

» Submitted by What could go wrong? - Thu, 5/3/12 » 2:29 PM

Thanks guys. Not too sure what I will do. John says it is a non-issue. I will probably add glass like donvt and call it good. I did add extra filet material inside the ama though.