Finer threads give a stronger attachment.
Graham Collins
Secret Plans
C&C 35-III #11
Indigo wrote:
Long story, but recently a jammed autohelm caused the post to be
partially ripped off the pedestal. It should be a relatively easy fix
– re-drill and tap the pedestal for larger bolts. (there is no way I
can put nuts on the inside of the pedestal without major disassembly
of the steering gear) Question for engineers on the list.... which
will be stronger – a bolt with courser threads (less threads per inch)
or one with finer threads? I am estimating that the thickness of the
pedestal wall is somewhere between 1/8 and 3/16 inch thick.
Jonathan
Indigo C&C35MkIII –
(Milford awaiting haul-out)
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