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

[Max Soto]

Hi guys,
I had the same problem, but I took everything apart, filled the slots with
fiberglass, painted them , and then I just put teflon tape with sticky back
that I bought from Catalina from the companionway  to  the bottom under the
hach cover on each side. This is what they are using on their new boats.  It
has worked great so far. The hatch slides easily and there is no wear at
all.
Phil, just glue that stainless with 5200 or 101.

Regards,
Max

2010/4/12 Phil Gay <eyriepg at comcast.net>

>  Chuck,
>
>
>
> I hope that I didn’t steer you wrong about the Teflon strips for the
> companion way hatch slides.  A friend tried them and said that they didn’t
> stay attached to the deck.
>
>
>
> I would like to relate the approach I took summer 2008.  I drilled the teak
> plugs on the wood trim and removed the storm hood that the hatch slides into
> after removing the traveler.  The flanges on the companionway hatch that
> slide in the slots on the deck were worn down due to sand and grit in the
> slots so I built them up using glass cloth and epoxy.  Then I glued some
> thin stainless strips to the slots in the deck with epoxy thinking that this
> would make a smooth durable surface for the hatch to slide on.  Then when I
> replaced the storm hood I found that the companionway hatch didn’t slid
> easily and I had to shim the storm hood up to get the hatch to slide freer.
> This worked reasonable well until the metal strips separated from the deck
> slots.  I hate drilling holes in the boat but I think that I need to take it
> all off again and screw the stainless slides down.  Yes, I had already
> plugged the holes and varnished the teak trim strips.
>
>
>
> Hopefully there is some wisdom to be gleaned from this.
>
>
>
> Phil Gay
>
> C38 049 Que Linda
>
> Everett, WA
>
>
>
> *From:* listserve-bounces at catalina38.org [mailto:
> listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] *On Behalf Of *Charles Finn
> *Sent:* Monday, April 12, 2010 7:42 PM
> *To:* Listserve at catalina38.org
> *Subject:* [C38] 1/4 inch bolts holding the track?
>
>
>
> 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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