Mahe 36: Structural question

[Rufduck]

Are the plywood walls between the aft cabins and their companionways structural? The wall that has the bedroom door in it.
I am refering just that wall.
The rest of the cabinetry appears to be additions, modular or assembled in place. The joinery is very good in the cabinetry where it is visible but the fitment to the fiberglass structure belies its structural significance.
Also, is there some way to contact Fountaine Pajot to ask technical questions? All my attempts to date have been ignored, so I presume the contact address I have is useless or they prefer not to care.
I am not the original owner and the boat in now in North America (PNW). Is there a designated FP factory distributor in North America?
Cheers

[CaptainRivet]

Originally Posted by Rufduck

Are the plywood walls between the aft cabins and their companionways structural? The wall that has the bedroom door in it.
I am refering just that wall.
The rest of the cabinetry appears to be additions, modular or assembled in place. The joinery is very good in the cabinetry where it is visible but the fitment to the fiberglass structure belies its structural significance.
Also, is there some way to contact Fountaine Pajot to ask technical questions? All my attempts to date have been ignored, so I presume the contact address I have is useless or they prefer not to care.
I am not the original owner and the boat in now in North America (PNW). Is there a designated FP factory distributor in North America?
Cheers

Yes it’s structural, that’s the forward hull main bulkhead. Typically FP it has small areas where it’s laminated to the hull. The rest is glued or not connected.
I fully laminated alle 4 main bulkheads in my Lavezzi from both sides on the whole length. The stiffness of the cat is significantly improved by this.