To Partition or not !!!
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Tranona
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While it may not be bonded to the hull it seems to be supporting the deck. The posts either side of the doorway look pretty substantial which suggests the deck needs the support.
johnlilley
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As Tranona says, , almost certainly structural...bear in mind the crushing forces when being squeezed between quayside and other vessels. This bulkhead helps resist the boat changing shape. amidships.
Linksfahrer
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Deja Vu for me , this vessel I suspect is my Godfather’s old boat, if so it was owner finished thru 1981-1982 and may still have It’s single Thornycroft engine. Interior build was influenced by the intended use , As a broadlands vessel, spec is lighter. This fact is important. My godfather ( master builder ) had previously built an Eventide, sailing east coast rivers, knew a bit about boats. I started work with him in 1980 and helped on the fitting out, I can remember the discussion about twin engine installation, funds were tight and one of the considerations was if coastal navigation was to be done on a regular basis. The decision was no , a single Thornycroft would be sufficient and build then completed at Wayford bridge for Broadland use only. Bulkhead’s would have been fibreglass buttressed for seagoing use. Finally I think it was the right decision for him as even a brisk crossing of Breydon water in stormy conditions tells you that an „Ocean 30“ is not ideal for sea swells. The boat has a hull section to promote plane , which it does well on calm waters, but it does have quite some „Cork“ tendencies especially with a single power plant. Anyhow I digress, the foredeck requires the bulkhead support and the same bulkhead provides some ridgidity to the beam. If you look at the plywood interior you might see a few of my pencil marks under the varnish, I was often reminded that I should have removed them. That key holder looks familiar and I was given the „sailboat“ version that came from the Eventide.
Regards Ralph Wolke HR352
zoidberg
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Fascinating, the depth of arcane knowledge which surfaces in here from time to time.
Makes a refreshing counterpoint to some of the tosh which is spouted....
dunedin
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Interesting terminology - “partition” instead of the term “bulkhead”. Few woukd consider removing a bulkhead on a boat.
