: I removed a chimp pump from my Valley Pintail. I plan to replace it
: with a Beckman deck plate and add a bulkhead to make a day
: hatch. I plan to use plywood for the bulkhead. That's as far as
: I've gotten. I'd like advice as to plywood thickness (1/4",
: 3/8" etc.), should I add a wooden lip to give more surface
: area for better bonding? should I get a good fit and epoxy it in
: with a Lexel bead to finish it off? Any advice would be great.

: I've built several SOFs, some with fabric bulkheads, but this is my
: first venture into modifying a glass boat.

: Thanks in advance.

: -Eric

Find a flat table for a "mold" I cover them in mylar (window insulation film) makes a good release for epoxy, 3 or 4 layers of 6 ounce glass alone will make a waterproof bulkhead that'll flex enough that it won't cause any harm to the boat, this can be glass taped into the boat with epoxy.

Bill H.