[C320-list] Dodger clips

[Troy Dunn]

I had one of these fail last weekend.  It looks like it corroded about mid
length on the screw.  This was the starboard side post on the front section
of the dodger.  The port side post doesn't look long for this world
either.  It does not appear that any type of sealant was used on these
posts and unlike the snap buttons there really isn't much overhang to stop
water from penetrating the threads.   Also, I think the canvas on the
dodger must shrink over time, so that puts additional stress on those outer
posts.  I think it might be wise to pull the other one and replace it too.
  Mulling through technique for remediating the holes.

Troy and Kim Dunn
Hull #514



On Monday, June 20, 2016, Ken Geiger <kendgb at aol.com> wrote:

> Hi Don.  If you decide it is the LIFT-THE-DOT    type fastener that dean
> mentions, then on Northern Dream I have found type P,  1/2" SCREW STUD
> (8-18 SELF-TAP)  #888025, used but have yet to find any in my local
> chandlers.  Only find the threaded type to date but am hopeful.
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> Ken Geiger
> Northern Dream #765
> on Georgian Bay
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> ---- Original Message ----
> From: Dprudden <dprudden at comcast.net>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Mon, Jun 20, 2016 8:38 am
> Subject: [C320-list] Dodger clips
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> Does anyone know what the post-type clips for the lower edge of dodgers
> are called? The part on the deck looks somewhat like an unpopped pop rivet?
> A metal fitting with a hole in the middle fits over this post. I broke the
> one on the trailing edge of my dodger.
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> Thanks,
> David Prudden
> #787
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> Sent from my iPhone
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