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Re: Floatation?
By:Brian Nystrom
Date: 11/17/2000, 12:09 pm
In Response To: Re: Floatation? (david)

: I have always thought about adding a second bulkhead at the bow and stern
: about 8-12" from the ends where the
: space seems wasted as far as storage goes. It seems the weight would be
: negligible, and would add a safety factor of
: multiple chambers (you know, just like the Titanic!). Any input?

: David

There's no reason why this wouldn't work, but you'll want to install a small deckplate in the bulkhead to allow access to the compartment, in case there is any water seepage into the department that needs to be drained or allowed to evaporate.

Messages In This Thread

Floatation?
John Monfoe -- 11/16/2000, 5:32 am
Re: Floatation?
david -- 11/17/2000, 12:03 pm
Re: Floatation?
Bob Marshall -- 11/18/2000, 7:17 am
Re: Floatation?
Brian Nystrom -- 11/17/2000, 12:09 pm
Re: Floatation?
david -- 11/17/2000, 12:44 pm
Re: Floatation?
Brian Nystrom -- 11/20/2000, 11:13 am
Re: Floatation?
mike allen ---> -- 11/17/2000, 12:42 pm
Re: More Floatation Questions
Tom Tieman -- 11/16/2000, 7:40 pm
Re: More Floatation Questions
Brian Nystrom -- 11/17/2000, 12:23 pm
Re: Thanks for all the good answers.
John Monfoe -- 11/17/2000, 4:48 am
Re: Floatation?
Brian Nystrom -- 11/16/2000, 12:19 pm
Re: Floatation?
Pete Rudie -- 11/19/2000, 1:00 pm
Re: Securing Floatation
Shawn Baker -- 11/16/2000, 1:24 pm