Good day all, my first posting to this forum....
My wife and I are down the path towards purchasing an Ericson 34... The survey found an area of rot in the forward bulkhead at the foot of the V-berth which needs to be repaired as a result of a leaky stanchion base beside the chain locker... There have been two suggestions for repair, one to scarf in a new piece where it is rotten under the door that accesses the very forward area , the other to replace the whole bulkhead. Obviously the latter is much more expensive.
Was wondering if a) anyone has had this problem and had it repaired and;
b) if anyone can comment on how important this bulkhead is structurally?
A full new bulkhead will likely have to go in in two pieces, and obviously the scarf joint will create a seam and the corresponding structural issues as well. I've had a few different opinions and talked to the surveyor about it but was wondering if any one else had any thoughts or comments? They would be most appreciated. Thanks
My wife and I are down the path towards purchasing an Ericson 34... The survey found an area of rot in the forward bulkhead at the foot of the V-berth which needs to be repaired as a result of a leaky stanchion base beside the chain locker... There have been two suggestions for repair, one to scarf in a new piece where it is rotten under the door that accesses the very forward area , the other to replace the whole bulkhead. Obviously the latter is much more expensive.
Was wondering if a) anyone has had this problem and had it repaired and;
b) if anyone can comment on how important this bulkhead is structurally?
A full new bulkhead will likely have to go in in two pieces, and obviously the scarf joint will create a seam and the corresponding structural issues as well. I've had a few different opinions and talked to the surveyor about it but was wondering if any one else had any thoughts or comments? They would be most appreciated. Thanks
