The pressure pads, or compression pads, as Ian calls them, should be a snug fit at all times. See this web page on Ian's web site: http://www.jtx.com/pdf/BeamCareBulletin.pdf
It says that the ideal gap between the beam ends and hull pads is zero to 1/64". Every F-boat owner should bookmark http://www.f-boat.com/owners/index.html and visit it regularaly. There you will find a wealth of information such as the above guide. -=O=- Randy On Wed, 29 Dec 2004, Grant Kelly wrote: > > > Dear list > > It�s annual maintenance time again�. > > Crossing some short power-boat wash on the last sail of the season, I > noticed that the forward inboard beam ends were moving laterally some 3-5mm, > producing a definite palpable �clonk� whilst loading and unloading the > pressure pads. The cap shrouds were tight at the time as were the retaining > bolts and their receiving brackets. > > Any ideas where to look for the cause of the play first? It�s quite > difficult to assess whether any of the pivots have developed wear whilst > it�s on the trailer. > > Many thanks > > Grant Kelly > F27 #090 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. Get it for free! http://us.click.yahoo.com/L5YrjA/eSIIAA/yQLSAA/A1TolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/F-Boats/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
