One method I have seen is illustrated on the Zimmerman Marine on-line maintenance series. http://www.zmiseminars.com/ If you sign up for the series, watch the video called Deck and Cabin Structural Issues. It details how to repair spongy decks. Alec -----Original Message----- From: trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces@lists.samurai.com [mailto:trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces@lists.samurai.com] On Behalf Of John Water Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 12:43 PM To: trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com Subject: T&T: Bulkhead Rotten.. how to fix? I just found out my bulkhead in my trawler is rotten on the top due to years of water intrusion. One side is in pretty bad shape, the other side is in not so good shape. Im wondering a few things: 1) Best way to fix.. Would this be total removal and replacement? If so.. any tips, tricks, hints, advice wouldbe welcomed. I think this would be a huge job. 2) Would the chemical products that are designed for specifically this be a viable solution.. or are those products really not so good? (note.. I can put my finger through the bulkhead in at least one place if I try I think....) 3) Is it safe to use my trawler? I have three bulkheads and the one that is affected is the aft most bulkhead. The top 2 feet or so on the one side is rotten for about a length of maybe 2 ft. Anyone who has been through this or knows about this, I would love to hear comments. Thanks John --------------------------------- Blab-away for as little as 1"/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. _______________________________________________ http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/listinfo/trawlers-and-trawlering To unsubscribe send email to trawlers-and-trawlering-request@lists.samurai.com with the word UNSUBSCRIBE and nothing else in the subject or body of the message. Trawlers & Trawlering and T&T are trademarks of Water World Productions. Unauthorized use is prohibited. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.2/293 - Release Date: 3/26/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.2/293 - Release Date: 3/26/2006