| Finishing Bulkhead
I have 2 bulkheads that were existing in my boat that needed finishing and I employed different approaches to both.
1. Saloon Bulkhead dividing main saloon and front cabin.
Boat was being fitted out using Rockmaple veneer with a solid Jarrah (West Australian hardwood - red in colour). Bulkhead was existing, and I was able to get the Rockmaple veneer on 3mm (1/8'') ply. All I did was make an accurate template, cut out the ply veneer panel to the template and contact to the existing bulkhead. Now with the Jarrah trim in place and a few coats of varnish, looks like it was always part of the re-fit.
2. Aft Bulkhead - main saloon to cockpit.
Adjacent to galley and nav station. Used white laminate. Once again an accurate template (using cardboard or paper) is essential. Cut laminate and contact to the bulkhead, trim with the Jarrah - beautiful!!
You will need 2 people to sucessfully apply the laminates the bulkheads as there is little margin for error.
The rockmaple blends perfectly with the rest of the fitout, and the white laminate is perfectly practical next to the galley, light and bright and easy to clean.
Good luck.
Fair winds
Steve
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