Worn Removable Platform Brackets
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Topic: Worn Removable Platform Brackets
Posted By: Jones
Subject: Worn Removable Platform Brackets
Date Posted: June-22-2011 at 5:47pm
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The removable brackets on my 1997 SN are worn to the point that there is a considerable amount of play. With the bottom pins in place I would say there is about 1/2 -3/4" vertical movement in the platform. Short of replacing the brackets, does anyone have a recommendation on how to get it a little tighter? ------------- 1979 Ski Nautique (sold) 1997 Ski Nautique 1998 Super Sport Nautique |
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Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: June-22-2011 at 8:56pm
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Guess you could use some clear/brown packing tape and build up the thickness of the male brackets till you get a tight fit but not sure how long it would last. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: Jones
Date Posted: June-22-2011 at 9:15pm
------------- 1979 Ski Nautique (sold) 1997 Ski Nautique 1998 Super Sport Nautique |
Morfoot wrote:Posted By: winniskier
Date Posted: June-23-2011 at 8:46am
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I store my boat in back of metal fabrication business. When I mentioned this issue to the owner, who also rebuilds old cars, he said he could mill a plastic sleeve that would slip over the boat side bracket and take up the space caused by the wear. He showed me a rod of semihard plastic that would serve as the stock.
Ultimately, I installed new brackets, which is working out fine. If you want any details on this, let me know. ------------- Jim |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: June-23-2011 at 10:56am
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If you're gonna go the epoxy route I'd rough up the metal with some 80 grit sandpaper to give the epoxy something to adhere to. Also a little trick if you do is to wet your finger with water or alcohol or acetone and smooth out your epoxy for a nice smooth contour. Hopefully it minimize any sanding you have to do later. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: Jones
Date Posted: June-23-2011 at 12:34pm
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Thanks for all the advice guys. ------------- 1979 Ski Nautique (sold) 1997 Ski Nautique 1998 Super Sport Nautique |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-23-2011 at 12:42pm
Redrill the holes for the pins higher removing the vertical play or get ready made bushings. They are available in plastic or bronze.
 ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: June-23-2011 at 1:12pm
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I posted to redrill new pin holes too but didn't really know what it all looks like down there. ------------- |
Posted By: Jones
Date Posted: June-23-2011 at 1:55pm
------------- 1979 Ski Nautique (sold) 1997 Ski Nautique 1998 Super Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Robb
Date Posted: June-23-2011 at 3:23pm
I bet I know what Pete's gonna say - McMaster Carr 
A local hardware would likely carry these as well. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-23-2011 at 4:15pm
Robb, You beat me too it!!
The picture is off McMaster's site. They would most likely has plastic and in thinner walls whereas the hardware would have bronze in heavier wall thicknesses. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |