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S&G: Bulkhead for foot brace: how strong? CLC Shearwatr
By:wwfloyd
Date: 12/11/2008, 2:54 pm

I'm about to start stitching together the hull for my CLC Shearwater 16 Hybrid. I'm looking ahead to foot bracing, and considering using custom foam blocks against the front bulkhead. Is that 4mm glassed-in bulkhead strong enough to take the pressure? If not, how about with a stiffener and/or extra perimeter glass on the back side? Thanks much.

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S&G: Bulkhead for foot brace: how strong? CLC Shearwatr
wwfloyd -- 12/11/2008, 2:54 pm
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LeeG -- 12/22/2008, 7:14 am
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Andy Waddington -- 12/16/2008, 7:02 am
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wwfloyd -- 12/15/2008, 9:16 pm
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Glen Gray -- 12/12/2008, 5:39 am
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Duane Strosaker -- 12/11/2008, 11:14 pm
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JohnK -- 12/11/2008, 4:28 pm