[C320-list] Removing Traveler

[Barry Fahrer]

Jim;

Last year, I tried to remove the bolts holding the traveler in.

I was able to remove the two bolts on the starboard side

but I had no luck with the two on the port side. I had a

mechanic friend help me and we tried putting two nuts

together on the inside and used a ratchet to try and turn

the bolts.  We also used a piece of wood to bang on it,

all to no avail. I would imagine that they are somehow epoxied

in to the cabin top. The only thing that I didn't try was to use

heat on the bolt. Good luck

BARRY --... ...--

C-320 # 126

GLEN COVE LINY


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <JimC320 at aol.com>
To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 5:08 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Removing Traveler


> Has anyone had sucess in removing the traveler track. I tried to take it 
> off
> several years ago to replace the line organizers with a newer version so
> that alll the sheves would turn freely. At that time I had no luck in 
> geting the
> 4 main bolts loose ( the ones that go thru the deck) to be able to remove 
> it.
> So  I gave up and haven't tried since.
>
> Well, It seems my plexiglass (1995 Hull) sliding hatch wanted me to try
> again, so it decided to crack. Now I need to get the traveler track off so 
> I can
> remove the other cover which is under it, in order to replace the hatch.
>
> Any sugesstions would be appreciated. For those who did get it off what 
> size
> sledge hammer did it take 5 or 10 Lbs.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim MIlls
> Elusive 2, 209
>
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