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, > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > -- William D. Hall, Ph.D. 203 653 2886 (o) 617 620 9078 (c) wh...@alum.mit.edu
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