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

[Joseph Launie]

Charles,
    My impression exactly. When we took the bolts out we were very 
surprised that the factory had used 1/4 inch of that length. They went 
to the trouble of taking 2 -4 inch bolts and welding them together to 
get the length. The Harken risers are held down with 3/8 bolts. Joe

Charles Finn wrote:
> 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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