[C320-list] Strut

[JJ Morrison]

Yes they're all bolted as far as I know. What Bruce wants to know is whether they are electrically bonded with a grounding wire...I think?CheersJohnM

> From: fred.lecuyer at live.com
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 13:04:39 -0500
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Strut
> 
> It is bolted.
> 
> > From: sail-ability at sympatico.ca
> > To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> > Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:41:01 +0000
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Strut
> > 
> > Mine isn't bonded.JohnM1999#574
> > 
> > > From: bruceheyman at cox.net
> > > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > > Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 09:25:46 -0800
> > > Subject: [C320-list] Strut
> > > 
> > > I'm in the shipyard getting a failed cutlass bearing replaced.  Really wish
> > > they had used a more sustainable bearing as these seem to wear out way too
> > > quickly.  My strut is showing signs of galvanic corrosion and I was
> > > wondering if anyone knows if it is bonded or not.  I looked inside where the
> > > strut bolt would normally be inside the boat but it is covered up by the
> > > water pump for our Air Conditioner system.  Anyone know if it is bonded.
> > > I'm thinking of adding a zinc to the strut to prevent further corrosion.
> > > 
> > > Thoughts?
> > > 
> > > Thanks,
> > > 
> > > Bruce
> > > 
> > >  
> > > 
> > >  
> > > 
> > > Bruce Heyman
> > > 
> > >  <mailto:bruceheyman at cox.net> bruceheyman at cox.net
> > > 
> > > (949) 289-8400
> > > 
> > > Somerset #671 Dana Point, CA
> > > 
> > >  
> > > 
> >  		 	   		  
>