We repaired a similar bulkhead issue on Calypso by cutting out the damaged section. The section was approx. 12" x 18". We replaced the bulkhead section with similar grade plywood bonded in place with epoxy then adding glass cloth and epoxy over the seams. We replaced the failed tabbing with new.
If you have a very small area immediately next to the tabbing a less invasive repair might be possible following your Plan A. If you have a oscillating tool (Feinmaster etc.) working in confined spaces is easier. The plunge cut blades allow for some "micro" surgery. Have you visited the West System's web site? They have some excellent boat repair guides that highlight use of their epoxy products. For a pour in place repair adding some chopped glass fibers or similar strength building filler will reduce the epoxy fill's chances of cracking if it flexes. Martin Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle ________________________________ From: CnC-List [cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] on behalf of Eugene Fodor via CnC-List [cnc-list@cnc-list.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 10:57 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Eugene Fodor Subject: Stus-List C&C 29 Mk II Bulkhead Repair The base of the bulkhead on the C&C 29 Mk II I'm in escrow on has some soft wood and the tabbing has separated. This is the bulkhead just aft of the head that the table is mounted on. Does anyone have experience with repairing this and any recommendations. My plan is to sand/grind out the existing wood and build it up with epoxy and then redo the tabbing. Any recommendations or links on info for similiar repairs would be much appreciated. Thank in advance, Gene
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