Southwind ladder mount fastener question
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Topic: Southwind ladder mount fastener question
Posted By: 74Wind
Subject: Southwind ladder mount fastener question
Date Posted: April-02-2012 at 11:02pm
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74 Southwind (photo attached). Noticed 2 out of 3 bolts missing from lowest portside ladder mount. Unsure for how long. I presume these would be ss bolts going through transom with perhaps some backing plate on the inside(?). Or screws going only partway thru? PO had new tank & upholstery done, so have never needed to take rear seatback off. Can anyone tell me how it fastens, what size fasteners, and level of accessibility? Never noticed excess water in bilge last year, so is it coming in? Eventually need to replace steps but if its bolts and difficult, I'd like a temporary fix to keep any water out. Maybe insert some particular screws or temporarily plug with silicone? 
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-03-2012 at 9:16am
The silicone goes in the trash!  I'd go with 4200. Yes, you may have to pull the tank to do a proper job with the fasteners.------------- /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: 74Wind
Date Posted: April-03-2012 at 11:38am
Thanks Pete So it is bolts? So you say as a temporary fix squirt 4200 in the holes to prevent water and later can dig it back out to do permanent fix? |
8122pbrainard wrote:Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: April-04-2012 at 1:49am
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That's a "no" on the bolts. They should be #8 x 1" Oval head stainless screws. If it's not leaking, the heads are probably broken off. |
Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: April-04-2012 at 8:42am
| That makes it simpler. Don't "think" it's leaking, would have to take seatback etc off to confirm, but if heads are broken off could/should theoretically confirm with flashlight or probe from the outside. Thanks! |