Lance Not sure of the thickness. Several years ago the lag bolts in my head had over time made the holes larger and the head could not be secured. I filled the holes with Marine Tex, redrilled and secured head with lag bolts. No problems since. John
In a message dated 6/5/2008 9:15:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks for the responses. How thick is the fiberglass there as it would seem to be a wee bit insecure with just lag type bolts. -- Lance Jones Commodore, Barefoot Sailing Club Catalina 27TM Gaelforce Capri 25 Scottish Rebel -------------- Original message from John Oppenheimer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: -------------- > I went through the same process. On my 85, the bolts are just 1/4" SS > lag bolts which screw into the fiberglass. > > But, what I did was to use the old Groco bottom casting with the new > bowl and pump. The mounting flanges for the pump were a little off, but > it did bolt on. > > John > 1985 C27TR 5956 Cool Change > Lake Travis, Austin, TX > > Lance wrote: > > > > > > Howdy all, > > I broke down and picked up a new head after mine died last week (Thanks > > for all the tips). Now, the new head doesn't match up with the old > > holes. How do I access the area underneath that the head is mounted on. > > My C-27 is an 84. > > > > Thanks! > > -- > > Lance Jones > > > > Catalina 27TM Gaelforce > > Capri 25 Scottish Rebel **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002)
