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Re: Are minicel bulkheads watertight?
By:Ian Johnston
Date: 9/16/2000, 8:51 pm
In Response To: Are minicel bulkheads watertight? (BruceK)

: Installing foam bulkheads seems easier, lighter, & quicker than plywood,
: however I am concerned over their watertightness. Are the foam bulkheads
: watertight if well caulked?

Yes they are. Use a good quality adhesive and sealer. I used a urethane adhesive and sealer on my fiberglass boat and had no leaks at all, plus the joint is actually stronger than the mini-cell so failure won't be a problem.

Ian

Messages In This Thread

Are minicel bulkheads watertight?
BruceK -- 9/16/2000, 8:04 pm
bigger deckplates...
michelle -- 9/17/2000, 2:23 pm
Re: Are minicel bulkheads watertight?
Mike -- 9/17/2000, 10:41 am
Bulkheads (if you were Ross Leidy)
mike allen ---> -- 9/18/2000, 11:13 pm
Re: Are minicel bulkheads watertight?
BruceK -- 9/17/2000, 5:52 pm
Re: Are minicel bulkheads watertight?
Shawn Baker -- 9/17/2000, 1:20 am
Re: Are minicel bulkheads watertight?
Jack Martin -- 9/16/2000, 11:10 pm
Re: Are minicel bulkheads watertight?
Ian Johnston -- 9/16/2000, 8:51 pm