Going to replace the bulkheads on my 96 248 Voyager. Any recommendations on material to use? Was thinking a 3/4” synthetic material but open to suggestions.
Bulkhead replacement
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Sure. But another line of thinking is that if you do a good job with marine ply, it will likely last longer than the stuff that is in there now. Personally, I didn't hesitate to use wood when I did my floor and bulkheads.
Just helped a friend rehab (entire floor, all 4 stringers, bulkheads, etc) a 1979 Mastercraft and used all wood there, too - and I KNOW we did a better job than the factory did in 1979!
Just helped a friend rehab (entire floor, all 4 stringers, bulkheads, etc) a 1979 Mastercraft and used all wood there, too - and I KNOW we did a better job than the factory did in 1979!
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Plywood is ok for now but you should look for a long term fix. "Done right done once!". Composites are best for now. Nothing will last longer and be more reasonably priced than Marine Starboard. for cosmetic panels.
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Just to be sure; You want to replace ALL bulkheads, both below and above the deck? That's a big job. Marine Plywood is perfectly OK as long as it is pre-sealed with resin before glassing. Composite by itself is 'fragile and flexible. It gets its rigidity from fiberglass skins.
I guess you inspected your aft stringers. That is where issues often arise as is also the case with the transom.