On 08-Mar-11 1:23 AM, Daniel Rich wrote: Hi Daniel, Murphy probably saw to it that the mounting holes of your new main sheet block don't match those of the existing one. My approach would be to try and use at least one of the existing holes. I would enlarge the remaining holes and then glue in a teak plug, or if you have a small piece of teak on hand, you could just carve out a small dowel of teak and glue that in the hole. I have removed the teak board on my old M15 several times while working on something, and when finished I just put the screws back into their holes and glued in new teak plugs. ... or as you say, just put some epoxy into the holes to filled them completely, and then mount your new hardware. Connie ex M15 #400 LEPPO
Perhaps I can just use the West Systems epoxy. Looks like that would work...
Daniel On Mar 7, 2011, at 10:20 PM, W David Scobie wrote:
daniel:
i would fill the holes to assure no water gets in there under your new fitting and causes a problem. it would also re-strengthen the area as those unfilled holes are now 'weakened' points on the board.
pick your preference for filler. make sure it is appropriate for a marine, high water, location. if you have the skill make teak plugs.
teak is a challenge because it is so oily and some materials _do_not_like to stick. read and follow the manufacture's recommendations on treating the wood before filling the holes.
:: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 - SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com :: Sage Marine - www.sagemarine.us
--- On Mon, 3/7/11, Daniel Rich<danielgrich@gmail.com> wrote: Montypals:
Getting M15 #208 just how I want her. I am going to replace the old main sheet system that is currently on the wood board in front of the cabin with a new Harken swivel stand and cam cleat, and Harken small ratchet block. I had such a system on my old FJ, and just loved it. So, even though the current one works, what can I say, I am replacing it!
Now, it is screwed into the wood on that plank in front of the cabin where the centerboard clam cleat is. You know the spot. So, I plan to remove it. What is the best way to mount this? Should I fill the old holes with epoxy or Marine tex, drill new holes, and bed it somehow with screws and bolts? Thoughts here?
Daniel
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