Crack in bilge bulkhead

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11 years 1 month ago #3860 by Lou Griffith
Crack in bilge bulkhead was created by Lou Griffith
Attached is a photo of a crack in the bulkhead in the bilge compartment looking aft behind the mast step of out IP 350. The crack runs across the entire divider from starboard to port, about halfway up the bulkhead. using a thin metal plate, I can penetrate the wood to the other side.

Any similar experiences, ideas for cause, etc. No idea how old this is. Have owned the boat for 2 years and this is the first time we've had the mast pulled. The panel is somewhat green below the crack but not moldy.
Should we remove and replace? Tough area to access for sure.

Thanks in advance

Lou Griffith
Annabella / TDL35063B898
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11 years 1 month ago #3866 by Emergpa1
Replied by Emergpa1 on topic Crack in bilge bulkhead
My only idea is to call the factory.

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11 years 1 month ago #3873 by hayden
Replied by hayden on topic Crack in bilge bulkhead
Lou has contacted the factory and they are looking into this. It does not look serious. It could be from a grounding but either way, it is fiberglass and it can be patched and or re-tabbed easily. Thank you Lou for sharing the photo and as you find out more, please let us know how it goes.

Hayden

Hayden Cochran
IP35-165 Island Spirit
IslandSpirit35.blogspot.com
Rock Hall, MD

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