Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Bulkheads!

Putting in the bulkheads was one of the most frustrating things either Kelly or I had to do.

They came pre-cut. First we had to fiberglass both sides of the panels. Then squeeze them in by measuring where they should go and filing and sanding them so they will fit. Once they are in correctly then you fillet the edges all the way around on both sides with thickened epoxy and wet out fiberglass tape over them. The tape is tricky to get all the way around the edge of the panel without it bunching up, so you have to cut it at the corners.

Fitting the panels in correctly and taping them were both super annoying.

Stern bulkhead.

Bow bulkhead.

This is Kelly being pissed off at the stern bulkhead.

2 comments:

  1. you two are almost there im sooo proud!!!

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  2. No kidding!! You two are just amazing and I am so proud of you also!!!

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