SAIL Epoxy Basics: Bulkhead Installation

WEST SYSTEM Tech Advisor and veteran sailor Bruce Niederer demonstrates the installation of a fiberglass-reinforced bulkhead on the J/22 HOG TIDE.

[@surfeverything1120]

I’m working on floors right now thank you so much

[@russellcole3549]

Hey, has that J-22 hit the water yet? I love WEST system. This all looks like fun. I must be sick, huh?

[@russellcole3549]

Excellent finish work. It looks like you could just wash off the amine blush and paint. No sanding necessary, given how smooth the installation looks. Very nice.

[@colewoerner8383]

Hey what material did you make that fillet from? I couldn’t figure it out from the video

[@russellcole3549]

You must have used slow hardener, right?

[@dustinyeilding6106]

Can slow hardener, WestSystems 206 be used, instead of 207?

[@ohwhatworld5851]

I am new to boating. Why can't you just screw it in like you did and leave it like that? Why all the extra filling and then placement of white sheets?

[@georgebetar923]

The strength of the chemical bond between the epoxy and cloth/wood is significantly stronger than any mechanical bond could ever be. This process makes a one piece hull with lateral strength in every direction that is able to spread out a load much more effectively.

[@gregrepac6654]

Good intimate contact! Lmao. 😂