Hi Jim,
Beware if you compare pages 5 and 8 of the C27 parts catalog you'll find it looks like Catalina moved the hand rails in not out when then did it. Seeing it first hand is better than that sketch but be aware. If you were setting up for blind dowelling you would install metal transfer points in the first set of dowel holes, align boards, and transfer the marks by tapping the boards together with a hammer. Transfer points are a little big and the deck a little hard so here so I would try Listo grease pencil refills (about a $1 ea) set in the holes with a little candle wax. Be sure you've allowed for the cabin wall thickness before you start drilling. Phil Agur s/v Wing Tip Secretary/Treasurer Call Sign WCW3485 IC27/270A MMSI 366901790 <http://www.catalina27.org/> www.catalina27.org Vessel Doc# 1039809 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:33 AM To: [email protected] Subject: catalina27-talk: Woodworking question Listmavins, I want to lead my halyards to the cockpit, but on my '73 model the handrails on the coach roof are right in the way. I need to move the handrails outboard, and want to reuse the old handrails, so my problem is drilling new holes that will either line up with existing screw holes in the rails, or plug the old holes and redrill (easiest I think). So here is the problem, what do you plug the holes in teak with, that will keep the wood strong, and won't force a drill bit off to the side when it hits it. Is fiberglass with milled fibers the way to go? Or teak dust and epoxy as a filler? Thanks in advance. Jim, "Tequila Chica" Dana Point, CA
