I haven't investigated what's going on as much as you have, but my v-berth
door won't close either, clearly things have deformed a bit.
Bill


On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 10:32 AM, Pete Shelquist <pete.shelqu...@comcast.net
> wrote:

> I'm not sure how many other designs are like this, but the 37 doesn't have
> a
> continuous bulk head forward by the stays.  Strbd is by the hanging locker
> and it T's about midway into the wall for the head on the port side.
>
> I'm concerned about the flexing in the hull.  Long story, but the symptom
> is
> apparent when I loosen the rig over the winter and tune it each spring.  In
> the winter I can close the door to the v berth, but once the rig is
> tightened up the frame is askew and the door won't close. We're talking a
> 1/8 -1/4".  I'm cautious to not over tighten the rig and squeeze too much,
> but there is considerable tension to get it set up correctly.  I did check
> to review that all the tabbing was in place and secure.  I thought about
> just removing the door :)
>
> Is this an issue for anyone else and has anyone tackled the project to
> reinforce the walls in this area?   Or is it just one of those things and I
> shouldn't worry about it unless there's significant change?  Other
> thoughts/suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
>
>
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