I've been gradually working on my getting my '74 E25 on the water, and am tackling the major project of replacing the bulkheads which are very rotten due to water intrusion around the chainplates. I was relieved to find that not only are the bulkheads not glassed in, but they are JUST small enough to fit through the companionway in one piece.
There is a place here in Austin that stocks marine grade marine mahogany plywood in 1/2" and 3/4". Will that be okay as a replacement?
The main obstacle I'm seeing that will impede getting non-rotten panels back in place is the capped off seacock for the now-removed head. I'm not sure how they got the larger valve in place, because I can't turn it a full revolution without coming in contact with a fiberglass wall. Also, these look like gate valves, which I assume shouldn't be used here. Do these come apart somehow? Will I have to cut it off?
If anyone can offer advice on how to get these out of the way, and what they should be replaced with, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks!
There is a place here in Austin that stocks marine grade marine mahogany plywood in 1/2" and 3/4". Will that be okay as a replacement?
The main obstacle I'm seeing that will impede getting non-rotten panels back in place is the capped off seacock for the now-removed head. I'm not sure how they got the larger valve in place, because I can't turn it a full revolution without coming in contact with a fiberglass wall. Also, these look like gate valves, which I assume shouldn't be used here. Do these come apart somehow? Will I have to cut it off?
If anyone can offer advice on how to get these out of the way, and what they should be replaced with, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks!