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Dan86
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Initially Posted - 05/11/2004 :  21:32:28  Show Profile
I have a bulkhead that at one time had a leak on the chainplate and has a dark stain on the cabin side of the bulkhead that runs down the bolts. Is there anything that can remove that stain? I would like to avoid replacing if possible, what is the cost of replacement? Thanks again for the great input. Dan 86 TR/FK Therapy
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Response Posted - 05/12/2004 :  10:09:59  Show Profile
Hi Dan,

Depending upon how deep the stain goes; you might try either (or both) of the following.
1) A teak brightner like Star Brite's Teak Brightener.
or 2) Mix up some oxalic acid in water.

Both of these are available from marine chandlaries, West Marine, et al.

Of course, of greater worry is whether the water has degraded the bulkhead itself. It would be prudent to unbolt the chainplate from the bulkhead and inspect the holes. [Disconnect the shroud from the chainplate attachment on the deck before unbolting the chainplate from the bulkhead] Look for elongation, dry rot, and general softness around the holes. If you find problems, you will want to fix them before attaching the shroud and tuning the rig. You are relying on the bulkhead to provide the base support for the top half of your mast. Fixing the problem is allot easier and less costly than replacing a mast.

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839
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Dan86
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Response Posted - 05/12/2004 :  23:26:38  Show Profile
If the face of the bulkhead is intact, can I just remove the rot and fill with epoxy? Or, is replacement of the bulkhead with ?? the best route to go. What is the deciding point in replacement or is reinforcement possible. thanks in advance. Dan
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 05/13/2004 :  00:50:05  Show Profile
The area where the chainplates attach is a major structural component.

If I was not going to replace the bulkhead... I'd repair the damaged area with epoxy and then overlay (reinforce) that portion of the bulkhead with some other material to extend the chainplate load area.

Putting in a new bulkhead shouldn't be that complex of a project if you have an area to work in and a good sabre saw. I'd think any good quality A-A 3/4" plywood should do... with facing and finish to suit your tastes. Teak faced plywood will cost a few boat units though.
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Response Posted - 05/13/2004 :  08:42:34  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Dan86</i>
<br />If the face of the bulkhead is intact, can I just remove the rot and fill with epoxy? Or, is replacement of the bulkhead with ?? the best route to go. What is the deciding point in replacement or is reinforcement possible. thanks in advance. Dan
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Dan,

Do you know for sure that you have rot or is the bulkhead just stained?
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Dan86
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Response Posted - 05/13/2004 :  23:07:01  Show Profile
Don, I know it is soft on the back side in the upper two holes, the lowers are fine. I am considering removing the sink on that side and could reinforce from that side as well. If I replace one side, I will need to replace the other, asthetics ya know. danny
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