I like this trick; I did the opposite when drilling for new midship cleats, and the over drilled hole is just barely hidden. I will try this method next time, at least where clearance below allows for it.
-- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 11:14 AM Matthew via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Regarding Dennis’ comment about overbored holes being hidden by the track, > a trick I like to use is to drill up from underneath and stop when the bit > encounters the underside of the deck. The result is that the hole on the > deck surface stays the same size. In addition, you know precisely where to > place the deck fitting and drill the new hole. > > > > *From:* Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Sent:* Sunday, January 24, 2021 12:44 PM > *To:* Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Cc:* Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com> > *Subject:* Stus-List Re: adding tracks to deck > > > > IMHO, I think there are three tricks to mounting genoa or jib tracks. > > > > 1. Cut away the headliner so the backing plate is against the underside of > the deck. I've seen too many folks simply crush the headliner against the > underdecking. > > > > 2. Make sure the backing plate(s) is adequately thick and wide. If not, > the loads will pull the plate into the underdeck and the track will loosen > then leak. > > > > 3. Use a BIG overbore and fill. > > > > I recommend a fairly large overbore and fill. Normally, for a deck > fitting, I would overbore 1 or 2 drill bit sizes. For a genoa or jib > track, I would drill a fairly big hole that would still be hidden by the > track. A plug of thickened epoxy will handle much more compression loading > than a cored deck. So you can really tighten down the fasteners. Tighten > them snugly then come back 24 hours later and really tighten them! > > -- > > Dennis C. > > Touche' 35-1 #83 > > Mandeville, LA > > > > On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 11:18 AM Charlie Nelson via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > +1 on Chuck's thoughts. > > > > You will add many sources of leaks with the tracks--been there and done > that. > > > > I would try a ring solution first--no holes required. If it doesn't work > like you prefer, then get out the drill and butyl tape! > > > > Charlie Nelson > > Water Phantom > > 1995 C&C XL/kcb > > Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with > the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks > - Stu
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