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by Jay
Fri Mar 12, 2010 4:14 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Bristol 27 bulkhead replacement.
Replies: 11
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Re: Bristol 27 bulkhead replacement.

Rachel, Yes there are knee's forward and aft of the bulkhead. I think I have enough to go on now. I may construct smaller bulkheads supporting the deck and meeting up with the settee / sole like you explained. Support there couldn't hurt and it will give me some meat to join the settee and shelf or ...
by Jay
Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:13 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Bristol 27 bulkhead replacement.
Replies: 11
Views: 2253

Re: Bristol 27 bulkhead replacement.

Thanks for the help everyone. The bulkheads I am considering leaving out to are forward of the companionway. They are the first two for the head (port) and hanging locker (starboard). The decks seem solid (not spongey) but I'm sure they could use a good inspection. The boat was uncovered for the las...
by Jay
Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:25 pm
Forum: Boatbuilding and Repair Techniques
Topic: Bristol 27 bulkhead replacement.
Replies: 11
Views: 2253

Bristol 27 bulkhead replacement.

Hello, this is my first post here at the Plastic Classic forum. I just bought a 1971 bristol 27 in need of new bulkheads (and more). Does anyone know if the 2 aft bulkheads are necessary? There are no chain plates attached and the forward bulkheads are beneath the mast step. My previous boat (bristo...