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Old 03-29-2014, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by FishStretcher View Post
I am terrified of pulling that bulkhead and hooking the hull, so I think I have to stick with doubling it, then removing the ply from the hatch in the cockpit sole, then finishing the tabbing...
I think your concerns are unfounded. If you support the keel at the transom and forward of the CG, as long as the deck is intact I don't think you need to worry about introducing a hook. The outer hull is very stiff, and the stringers and keel provide plenty of longitudinal stiffness. I removed most of that bulkhead below the deck and had no issues.

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