E32-3 - Bulkhead seam?

Geoff W.

Makes Up For It With Enthusiasm
Blogs Author
Hi all,

After a high-wind race this weekend I took survey of what I may or may not have broken, and I can't help but feel like I didn't notice this slight discoloration / seam in the primary bulkhead before. This is on the port side, near the interior hull planks/headliner in the saloon. On the other side is the head.

Is this just a construction artifact or is it possible some hull flexing / crashing through waves is working something apart?

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Pnelson

Member I
Seems to me that if it was due to flexing there would be an obvious crack top to bottom. I wouldn’t worry about it, but would keep an eye on it to see if it changes at all.
 

Loren Beach

O34 - Portland, OR
Senior Moderator
Blogs Author
The surface veneer has seams where the surface wood sheets are butted, and with moisture (humidity) and drying, a crack will sometimes be visible. I have seen this in other types of cabinets.
what does the opposite side of the panel look like?
 
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