[C320-list] BOW PULPIT BOLTS

[bruceheyman at cox.net]

I had to take my pulpit off to have it shortened 5.5" so that I could fit legally into my slip.  I believe there are SS plates berried in the layup that have been drilled and tapped.
When I put it back on I rebed with polysulfide.  A couple of days later I came back and really tourqed the machine screws and they all held.  I'm pretty sure if it was only fiberglass they would have stripped.
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal
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Subject: [C320-list] BOW PULPIT BOLTS
Sent: Apr 25, 2009 4:32 PM

Dear 320 Owners List
 
Just discovered the the bolts holding the bow pulpit to the hull do not have backing
 nuts / washers.  The 1/4" bolts were simply screwed into and through the deck.
 
Discovered this when replacing forward most bolts on bow pulpit as they were sheered off.
 
Any comments please ??
 
Thank you !!
 
Pete Grossnickle
EL GATO - #715
San Diego



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