Bulkhead repair SO 39i

[sailingj]

I have a 2010 SO 39i that needs the port aft cabin (3 cabin version) bulkhead and battery boxes rebuilt. See bulkhead picture.  I'm looking to replace only the rotted wood and stabilize with wood on the backside of the bulkhead, and match the veneer.  The battery boxes will be rebuilt using marine grade wood. Epoxy resin will be applied to the new and existing wood that is not exposed to view. Anyone tackled this before? Anyone know where I can find the right veneer?

[MalcolmP]

The "teak" is actually made in Italy by this company: www.alpi.it/en/info

I don't know if they will sell and end user a sheet, but worth asking. Not sure where you are based, but worth trying a Jeanneau dealer, in the UK, try Ian Scott at Clarke and Carter. He will know for sure if he can order it, and possibly he might have some in stock, it is now widely used on newer Jeanneau's. www.clarkeandcarter.co.uk/jeanneau-yachts/jeanneau-spares-sales/

Do  let the group know how you get only, sure you will not be the only one.

Good luck Malcolm

[allegria]

Hello,

May I ask how it got into that state? It is a bit of a worry...

I have a SO36i from the same year and I've never seen anything like it.
It would be good to know so that we can avoid the same issue.

Cheers,
Allegria

[zaphod]

Sept 7, 2023 4:02:12 GMT allegria said:

Hello,

May I ask how it got into that state? It is a bit of a worry...

I have a SO36i from the same year and I've never seen anything like it.
It would be good to know so that we can avoid the same issue.

Cheers,
Allegria

My guess is battery acid damage. I have some similar damage in my battery box from an FLA battery failure with a previous owner. If you have flooded lead acid batteries, put them in water tight boxes!

[sailingj]

Yes, I believe it was battery acid. The battery boxes were deteriorating and I put off the replacement too long. The composite wood breaks down fast and it wa already showing stains on the internal side of the bulkhead wood.

[Damen af Kungsholmen]

In some wardrobes, you replace the back piece that sits furthest inside with a similar one in plywood. Then you have the same material and colour. Deep in the closet, you won't look and notice this. I have changed all of them to a white disc so that it became brighter in the wardrobe. I have since used the material to build my own shelves, among other things, or as the front of my dishwasher.

jeanneau.proboards.com/thread/8725/dishwasher-more-leisure-time-friends?page=1&scrollTo=56763

[sailingj]

Damen,
Wow, I'm impressed with the dishwasher installation! I hadn't thought of that. But I do mostly 3-6 day cruises and the dishses seem to get done by the crew. I really like the idea of taking out the back boards of the closets and replacing with white plywood. What are your thoughts, or others on just cutting out the rotted wood and replacing it with a piece of the closet wood? The seam will always be there.

[sailingj]

Malcom,
I have has some success with the bulkhead piece. I'm in the US, Great Lakes, and the regional Jeanneau dealer can get a part (the peice of veneer) from Jeanneau. It will have to be cut to fit, because the part will be off another boat. Looking behind on the aft side of the bulkhead, there is rot that is compromising most of the bulkhead piece. My question is removal of the damaged piece. It is inserted into what I will call a buttress then caulked in place (perhaps even epoxied first) with rigid caulk, like 3M 4200. Pictured in the fore side of the bulkhead showing the buttress and caulk. Any tips on how to remove this caulk and a bulkhead board? I think I need to cut away the caulk, then apply a solvent. Online people are recommending Marine Formula by DeBond. 

[MalcolmP]

Hi SailingJ

Glad you have sourced a replacement panel.

Can't really advise you on the repair I am afraid. Think if it was me I would ask a shipwright to advise you and possibly get them to do the repair.

Do let the group know how it all works out.

Good luck. Malcolm

[MartyB]

DeBond may work, 3M has 2 adhesive removers 3m# 08984 and 38984. I've found the 08984 works well with "caulk" type items, 3M 4000, 4200, 5200 etc. Unless your boat was made in SC back in the day, it is probably Sika Flex or equal European brand type that I have mentioned.
The 38984, is a specialty remover, more 2-part adhesives that are not cured when removing, epoxies as an example.
I have some really hard epoxy type fillers on my 85 in a few places, it's taken literally chiseling or low grit ala 36, 40 rated paper, wire wheel etc to remove.

Marty