Replacing part of a bulkhead

[melp64]

The bulkhead in the head was so water damaged I had to cut it out and replace it with new plywood. My plan is to tab it together with strips of fiberglass. Right now I have it fitted really tight and I am worried that maybe it will squeak. I couldn't tell from the old one if it was tight or loose as it was rotten.
Once I get it attached I plan to cover all the areas in the head with FRP board giving it a clean and waterproof panel for the shower areas.sorry about the sideways pics I couldn't figure out how to rotate

[melp64]

This weekend I am tabbing in the replacement piece of 3/4 plywood I fitted.

[waughoo]

Nice progress!

Have you made a decision on what to cover the repair with?

[melp64]

I am going to cover it with an FRP board. I am thinking of painting all the fiberglass in the Head a white epoxy paint so the FRP board won't be so bright

[scgunner]

Dan,

How and where did the water get in? I've got the same boat but while I've had my share of leaks that area has always been a pretty dry part of the boat.

[melp64]

The stantion,it leaked down the small bulkhead followed the top and down between the fiberglass and the bathroom bulkhead

[melp64]

new panels fitted and ready to glue in place

[waughoo]

Looks nice!

[Jon W]

Nice work Dan.

[melp64]

Well I was able to finish the head today I glued and installed all the FRP panels in place and wow what a difference. Its so bright and clean. All total I installed 4 panels 1 panel by nav station 1 panel on the aft bulkhead and 2 panels on the companion way bulkhead. I cut one for the side of the hull but after scrubbing half the morning I decided not to install that one. But I am so impressed I might use that panel in the galley after I install the countertop.

[KWKloeber]

KUDOS!!   

Very nice~