[C38] 1/4 inch bolts holding the track?

[Charles Finn]

Wow!
That seems a bit small?  I think mine are at least 5/16....  I put a
stainless backing plate in on the cabin side when I re-installed them last
time.  I also discovered some voids on the starboard side cabin roof that
needed tending to.  Only problem with the backing plate is it interferes
with the cabin light fixture, but I feel more confident when I brace both
feet and haul on the mainsheet....

And I am with Les on getting to things while the big stuff is open!  When I
took my blocks off two years ago, I was able for the first time to get all
the extra varnish off the cabin top in those nooks and crannies you just
cannot get to!

I plan on taking the whole cabin hatch off this Spring to install the Teflon
track that Phil set us on to.  I will fill all the screw holes that hold the
teak on with epoxy and re-drill as they are really getting loose.  Same goes
for the tabs for the dodger.  I took this off a couple of years back and was
amazed at the dirt and mold under the teak....

Max,
Can you send your boat yard guy up my way?  I have a bit of waxing coming
up!

All the best,
Chuck Finn
Mighty Quinn #114
Great Lakes
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