[C320-list] Cockpit Locker Hinge Repair

[Phil Dubiel]

Thanks Troy

Holes are stopped on both sides.  Any suggestions on how to strengthen this
arrangement?  Seems like the piano hinge and very small screws endure a lot
of force every time I open this locker.

On Sun, Mar 3, 2024 at 10:37 AM Troy Dunn via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Phil
>
> Are the screw holes stripped? If so which side (door or combing or both?).
>   In either case you have to repair the stripped out holes with either
> thickened epoxy or some chopped strand filled resin, and then you can sand
> that down and apply gel coat on top.    Sounds like a lot of work but it's
> fairly easy to do, just take your time, tape off the areas you need to work
> on to limit the slop etc.    It’s an easy weekend repair.  Widen the holes
> with a countersink bit give a nice taper for the epoxy/resin to adhere to.
>
> Troy Dunn
> Hull #514
>