Supporting grp boat when working on structure?

[elioti]

Was working on structual bulkheads on a 34ft motorboat whilst it was in tidal waters and was advised by all you people to get it out of the water, which i appreciate the advice! Is now coming out the water, but the question is, should i replace what i have already done? The general shape looks fine and everything i have done looks in tact ( replaced logitudinal bulkheads ), so should i rip it out and start again, or leave it. Want to do it properly so advice appreciated! Thanks to all those who advised before, cheers!

[the1much]

leave it,,,,,but "note" and always check those places every so often,,,just to be sure,,,but since its moved "alot" and flexed in alot of different ways when ya moved it,,and is o.k.,,,,then everything should be jus fine,,but i would make sure of ya fits,,and if any BIG gaps,,redo those,,or if anything looks "too tight" or any "bowing" redo or "release some pressure" on those spots.,,and tho it dont really mean MUCH ,,hehe,,,i think you made the only Safe decision,,,and the only 1 that will "ward off" More work in a year hehe

[elioti]

Hi the1much, thanks for your advice, didnt really want to rip it all out but gotta do it properly! You gotta a great `writing accent`! Texan i guess! Cheers appreciate the advice!

[charmc]

Elioti,

Glad to see you're getting her on the hard and dry. I wouldn't rip out what you've done just because the boat was supported differently then. Inspect it carefully, though, more than once. Anything that needs redoing will become obvious, either by gapping, flexing, or a joint starting to look "too tight". I can't describe a too tight joint in words, but I think you'd recognize one.

Oops, just realizes the1 covered pretty much the same ground as I am.

Well, he's right, and not just because he agreed with me. You're taking a prudent approach to your work, which should mean the job will be well done, good for many years.