Bob, Similar question here. Is there any core in the aft horizontal surface of the coaming (backrest)? Thanks, Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Eeg To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2012 9:41 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: Advice needed Rick...the floor is cored with two 1/4 inch balsa sheets, lam'd together with a mat and 18 ounce woven roving on the bottom side that overlaps. The cockpit sides above the floor are a solid layup of glass (and woven roving) and does not have core material. For the sides just drill the #10 holes with a 3/16th drill, bed the hardware in Boatlife caulk (not 5200) using some stainless washers and lock nuts on the backside. Measure twice, drill once. Take care Bob Eeg www.montgomeryboats.com (949) 489-8227
Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:39:52 -0500 From: jdavies104@gmail.com To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Advice needed
Hi shipmates,
I'm putting a new traveler track and Harken windward sheeting car on my M-17cockpit floor, and plan to mount turning blocks on the vertical cockpit side at each end of the track. The blocks will mount with #10 bolts. My question is does the cockpit side at that point have a balsa core? If so, I'd have to drill oversize, epoxy, and redrill. If I have to do this, what size holes should I drill for the oversize hole and the redrill? I used to have this data somewhere, but can't find it anymore. (I'm having this problem more and more these days - getting old ain't for wimps).
Thanks for any help,
Rick M-17 #633 Lynne L