[C38] Changing Portside Main Bulkhead

[W. Reed Smith]

Max:

Thanks, yes that’s it.  I thought maybe the head wall was separate by an inch or so.  I also thought maybe I could slide the new bulkhead in at a slight angle.  But if not, so be it.

Reed

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> On Feb 11, 2021, at 10:59 PM, Max soto <maxsoto at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Reed,
> I’m a bit confused. Are you talking about the big bulkhead that goes from the mast to port side, were the port shrouds chainplate is bolted on? Which is in fact the heads wall..
> If so, yes, you’ll have to remove the mast, because after removing al bolts, you’ll have to slide it to starboard out of position, and mast is in the way.  
> Regards, 
> Max Soto A.
> +506-8312-1367
> Alajuela, Costa Rica
> 
>> On Feb 11, 2021, at 15:25, W. Reed Smith <wrsmithjd at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> 
>> All:
>> 
>> I apologize if this is repetitious.  I think that someone asked about a bulkhead a Few months ago.
>> 
>> My port mainbulkead is rotten by the chainplate for the inside stay ( closest to keel, bolts show through bulkhead).  I will need to change bulkhead.
>> 
>> Any advice would be very much appreciated.  For example :  Can I change the bulkhead with the mast still up?  Also, is it possible to change the bulkhead without ruining the bathroom wall?
>> 
>> Thanks in advance. 
>> 
>> Reed
>> 
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