[C320-list] pad eye attached to deck

[Larry Frank]

I have #246 and added a folding pad eye in this location.  The deck was
cored.  I drilled holes that were oversized, filled them completely with
West epoxy with some form of filler (fibers or spheres??), and then
redrilled for the size needed for the bolts.  I used fender washers on the
inside and this construction seemed to be strong as there was no deformation
of the liner when I tightened everything up.

Larry
WindSwept C320 #246

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of P & B Sheerin
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 3:37 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] pad eye attached to deck

Thanks Chris. I specifically want to locate one just forward of the front 
hatch. Between it and the anchor locker. Peter Jaraman #1096
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Burti" <clburti at gmail.com>
To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 12:49 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] pad eye attached to deck


> Peter,
> They only are solid at certain locations and I am not sure that there is a
> specific "when" as I suspect that  the process has evolved and that
> locations have been added as time passed. I will see what I can find out.
>
> On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 6:49 PM, Peter & Barbara Sheerin <
> sheerinp at bigpond.net.au> wrote:
>
>> Chris, what years did Catalina start building solid core decks? Thanks
>> Peter , Jaraman 1096
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Burti" <clburti at gmail.com>
>> To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 12:12 AM
>>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] pad eye attached to deck
>>
>>
>> Even more importantly, this procedure seals the core and will prevent rot
>>> from the almost inevitable penetration of water when the sealant fails 
>>> on
>>> any stressed hardware. failure by manufacturers and owners adding 
>>> hardware
>>> to follow this procedure when installing hardware and then  subsequent
>>> failure of the owners to maintain the hardware by annual resealing is 
>>> the
>>> cause of spongy deck cores resulting from rot caused by high moisture.
>>>
>>> On the newer boats, Catalina  has solid, uncored decks wherever they
>>> install
>>> deck hardware and in some of the locations where the owners most 
>>> commonly
>>> install hardware. this is another of the unhyped reasons Cats are such a
>>> great value.
>>> On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 5:02 AM, Bruce Stanley <brucestanley36 at gmail.com
>>> >wrote:
>>>
>>> Good Stuff Warren
>>>> thanks
>>>> i will heed your advice!
>>>> and
>>>> here is hoping your Mate does not have to haul your
>>>> "wet A..." aboard, too often ;o))
>>>>
>>>> Bruce Stanley
>>>> Sydney
>>>> """""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
>>>> On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 3:06 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > When attaching things to a surface that is not solid all the way >
>>>> through,
>>>> > one approach is to drill an oversized hole and fill with a thickened
>>>> epoxy.
>>>> > Then drill the proper smaller hole through the hardened epoxy. The >
>>>> epoxy
>>>> > transfers the load directly through to the backing plate without
>>>> deforming
>>>> > either surface.
>>>> >
>>>> > Re. using the windlass for hauling, I used it to haul me up the mast 
>>>> > on
>>>> > a
>>>> > halyard. Sure made light work for my deck crew. I rigged a block to 
>>>> > the
>>>> > pulpit with suitable sized line for the load. The block was centered 
>>>> >  >
>>>> and
>>>> > supported with a line to each side of the pulpit. It did overload a
>>>> couple
>>>> > of time on the way up; but, only required a minute or two to cool 
>>>> > down.
>>>> > I've never serviced my windlass so maybe I need to do that.
>>>> >
>>>> > The windlass would easily haul a sizeable dinghy aboard too, although

>>>> > I
>>>> > typically use a 4:1 tackle on the halyard.  That tackle serves as a
>>>> lifting
>>>> > tackle for my mate to haul my wet ass back aboard should I ever fall 
>>>> >  >
>>>> over
>>>> > and for launching and retrieving the dink.
>>>> >
>>>> > Warren & Pattie Updike
>>>> > Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
>>>> > Middle River, Chesapeake Bay
>>>> >
>>>> > -----Original Message-----
>>>> > From: Bruce Stanley [mailto:brucestanley36 at gmail.com]
>>>> > Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 12:01 AM
>>>> > To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>>>> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] pad eye attached to deck
>>>> >
>>>> > Peter and all
>>>> > that is the idea ... I firstly want to see if I can use the anchor >
>>>> winch
>>>> to
>>>> > lift the inflatable dinghy (no outboard) onto the deck.
>>>> > to do this I may have to have a block to work the halyard thru to the
>>>> > a/winch.
>>>> >
>>>> > thanks for the info
>>>> >
>>>> > Bruce Stanley / Sydney /  #1084
>>>> >
>>>> > On Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 2:10 PM, Peter & Barbara Sheerin <
>>>> > sheerinp at bigpond.net.au> wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> > > Interesting Bruce. I was thinking about doing the same thing. I 
>>>> > > would
>>>> say
>>>> > > you would definitely need a backing plate. That is if you are 
>>>> > > placing
>>>> it
>>>> > > between the front hatch and the anchor locker. Ronstan make a good 
>>>> > >  >
>>>> > one.
>>>> > Mine
>>>> > > is to secure a kicker for my pole on Genoa. Lets know how you go. >

>>>> > >  >
>>>> Peter
>>>> > > Sheerin.
>>>> > >
>>>> > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bruce Stanley" <
>>>> > > brucestanley36 at gmail.com>
>>>> > > To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.org>
>>>> > > Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 8:25 PM
>>>> > > Subject: [C320-list] pad eye attached to deck
>>>> > >
>>>> > >
>>>> > >  I want to added pad eyes attachments to the deck of my C320 Mk1.
>>>> > >> This will need to take a load of 100lbs.
>>>> > >> Do I need to add a plate under it?
>>>> > >> Will the internal lining cave in? ... or is that up!
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> suggestions appreciated.
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >> Bruce Stanley / C320 #1084
>>>> > >> Sydney / Australia
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >>
>>>> > >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Chris Burti Farmville, NC
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
> -- 
> Chris Burti Farmville, NC
>