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Old 11-02-2024, 12:27 AM   #21
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Ok, I have taken out the last of the bulkheads and anything that was wet.

I have cut out new false floors and bulkheads.

They are being waterproofed.

The tank is ordered.

I hosed down everything I have worked on.

I am away on holidays for three weeks.

Let everything dry out.

Get home and put it back together.

Interestingly, I found a piece of conduct that runs between two bulkheads broken. A good place for water to het into the bulkheads.

This is a project I am actually enjoying.
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Old 11-05-2024, 04:55 PM   #22
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Your replacement wood has voids and very large knots. I would consider another material for bulkheads and a sole.

The wood, and all end grains should be wrapped in fiberglass and epoxy resin before installation. Then tabbed in with fiberglass and epoxy.
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Old 11-05-2024, 07:55 PM   #23
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Latest update.
Everything is out.

I found a bit more wet timber.
The plan now is:

Two weeks holidays.
Let everything dry out out.
The cut outs are waterproofed.
Pick up the tank.

Glass everything back in.
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Old 11-23-2024, 07:45 AM   #24
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Ok back from holidays.

Everything seemed to dry nicely.

I spent all day glassing in.
I thought it would be easier, but I had trouble getting my mix right.
Even though I was using slow hardener, it was a hot day here and I wasted a bit of resin.
It may not be the best job, but at least it's dry, new and rock hard.

I pick the tank up on Monday, I should have everting ready, just to drop it in.

Fingers Crossed.
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Coming along nicely.
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Old 11-25-2024, 09:44 AM   #26
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Ok.

I picked up the new tank and I am so happy.

It fitted very snugly.

Any way, the last layer of carbon is down.

Should be dry after work tomorrow. I can start putting everything back together.
I have two concerns. The hose fittings are not in the same order as the original.
Plus they took a centimeter off the length, but not the width.
Hopefully the extra layer of carbon doesn't make it too tight.

Will cross that bridge if I have too.

Even though my wife doesn't read this forum. I want to give a big shout out to her for unwavering support.
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Old 11-25-2024, 01:56 PM   #27
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It’s very pleasant when the admiral is supportive.
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