All Discussions Tagged 'bulwarks' - Wharram Builders and Friends2024-03-28T12:32:50Zhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=bulwarks&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBulwarkstag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2019-10-28:2195841:Topic:1700892019-10-28T23:12:07.216ZReuben Filsellhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/ReubenFilsell
<p>Some observations.</p>
<p>I notice that the classics have a bulwark that looks be around 6"-150mm and that the newer designs have just a toerail.</p>
<p>I have also seen modifications that substitute the bulwark for headroom.</p>
<p>Very few Wharrams have lifelines.</p>
<p>I've seen stories about repairing rot in and around bulwarks which maybe due to the older pre-epoxy build methods.</p>
<p>So.... my question is, on the classic designs is the substantial bulwarks a good thing or not ?…</p>
<p>Some observations.</p>
<p>I notice that the classics have a bulwark that looks be around 6"-150mm and that the newer designs have just a toerail.</p>
<p>I have also seen modifications that substitute the bulwark for headroom.</p>
<p>Very few Wharrams have lifelines.</p>
<p>I've seen stories about repairing rot in and around bulwarks which maybe due to the older pre-epoxy build methods.</p>
<p>So.... my question is, on the classic designs is the substantial bulwarks a good thing or not ? Would you prefer the headroom or are they a highly desirable(safety) feature ?</p>
<p>Context. I'm looking at used Wharrams or possibly building a Tanenui.</p>