HelloAll,
I noticed a 3 inch vertical crack where my port main bulkhead meets the hull. This set of bulkheads also supports my deck stepped mast. I understand that excessive
rigging tensions could cause such a condition, but I do not believe that I set my
rigging anywhere near drum tight so I am interested in hearing what other contributing factors could have contributed to this cracking.
I am comfortable with the repair of the actual crack, much reference material is out there. I plan on reinforcing a broad area on the inside of the hull to ensure the exterior repair is stable. I also plan on reinforcing the sections under the other new bulkheads that I will be fabricating.
I plan on rebuilding the entire cabin, from a bare hull interior. The bulkheads are soft.
I would appriciate suggestions that would strengthen my boat overall.
Some of my initial considerations include 2 longitudal stringers that would tie in to the bulkheads as well as compression posts near the compainionway. I also plan on having laminating stiffeners into the large unsupported V berth area fiberglass bow section.
I am working with the titles Form a Bare Hull, as well as Boat Interior Construction. I Am looking to pick up Spurrs Guide to Upgrading your sailboat, as well as Gerr's Elements of Boat strength. Thank you Sailnet community for any input and advice that is given.
Sincerely, Mike