--- In [email protected], "Michael" <mlong9...@...> wrote: > > Hi all, I have leaks coming from the bolts in the Genoa tracks and was > looking for the 'easiest' remedy. As you know, access to the nuts underneath > is limited at best, so rather than using a Dremel (or some other tool) to cut > away most of the fiberglass in the cabin, running the length of each track, > I'm looking for a magic pill. > > What is the best caulk or adhesive to at least reduce the amount of water > that is coming through these bolts? I'm hoping for something that allows me > to loosen each bolt, one at a time, add this magic goo and tighten everything > up without having to rip the whole boat apart. > > This is stated in a tongue-in-cheek way for a reason. I know there are no > easy fixes and if you do something, you should do it right, but I would > really like to hear which shortcut methods have worked and which have not. > > I also plan on rebedding the stanchions, putting backing plates on and then > eventually getting to the chain plates...but for now, I'm looking for some > 'McGyver' fixes that allow me to add an adhesive to the bolts and tighten > them back up. > > Thanks, > > Michael >
Yes I have the same problem rebuilt my boat had those genoa car rails off and used some stuff like 15 bucks a tube and guess where my leaks are, those rails are obviously installed before the hull joint is fastened , also can you sc dark plexy or lexan and do away with those windows??rew
