Swim Deck repair

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   I just came out from under the floor in my 83 and my platform has thru bolts. I was under there to put the exhaust hose back on.

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Bob's2001 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: March-28-2005 Location: Lake Jackson TX Status: Offline Points: 241	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bob's2001 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Swim Deck repair Posted: March-10-2006 at 5:36pm
	I just came out from under the floor in my 83 and my platform has thru bolts. I was under there to put the exhaust hose back on.
	Bob Ed 83 2001

David F Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: June-11-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1770	Post Options Post Reply Quote David F Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-10-2006 at 1:51pm
	If it is indeed a lag bolt, I would bore it out and thru bolt. Put the largest washer you can find on the back side or better yet, an aluminum plate.

Big Pappa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: March-08-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 322	Post Options Post Reply Quote Big Pappa Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-10-2006 at 1:38pm
	Thanks for the replys guys. I they are lag bolts. I am going to pull the rear seat this weekend to verify. I am not taking on water the deck is just a little soft on the one side when you put weight on it. Looks like I will be filling the hole and redrilling it. Thanks guys.

81nautique Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-03-2005 Location: Big Rock, Il Status: Online Points: 5796	Post Options Post Reply Quote 81nautique Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-09-2006 at 8:48pm
	Not sure about that year boat but the bolts on my 81 swim platform are lag bolts. IF you have room you could drill through and use the Nylok nuts sugessted above or fill the old holes with resin and redrill. I would make sure you clean and dry the holes out before using the resin. Either way stop that leaking now, that water could cause a delam problem over time.
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JEFF KOSTIS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: April-19-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 817	Post Options Post Reply Quote JEFF KOSTIS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-09-2006 at 7:34pm
	If its a thru-bolt and loose, the boat must take on a fair amount of water.. Jeff.....
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David F Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: June-11-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1770	Post Options Post Reply Quote David F Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-09-2006 at 6:58am
	I have only seen through bolts used at the swim platform brackets. Simply remove the rear seat and look under the tank for the nut. You will need a buddy to hold the wrench while you turn the bolt. However, since the bolt is loose and has been turned, I suggest you remove the boat and re-seal it with Life Boat Caulk or similiar. BTW, use a nylock nut if one is not present. Or, replace the nylock nut if you suspect it is not doing its job. Must be stainless steel.

Morfoot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: February-06-2004 Location: South Lanier Status: Offline Points: 5323	Post Options Post Reply Quote Morfoot Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-09-2006 at 6:16am
	If its one thing I can't stand its a loose hole, or two........ You can fix if they are lag bolts by either filling them with an epoxy/fiberglass fiber paste and redrill the holes or use the old toothpick/woodshim in the hole trick. I'd prefer the filling and drilling but the latter will do the trick. I'd put some silicone sealer on the bolt before I'd install it in either case.
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79nautique Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: January-27-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7872	Post Options Post Reply Quote 79nautique Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-08-2006 at 10:57am
	make sure that it's not a thru bolt where you need to have someone with a wrench on the inside of the boat. If it's a lag bolt then that's a problem.

Big Pappa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: March-08-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 322	Post Options Post Reply Quote Big Pappa Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-08-2006 at 10:23am
	Hello all I have been lurking here for a while reading and soaking up knowledge. I am picking up our first Nautique tomorrow, It is an 85 2001 in great condidtion. On the back, 2 of the bolts that hold the swim deck bracket to the transom are stripped. What is the best way to repair this? TIA Kris

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