DSK wrote:

Squeezing in miracle goop from above is doubtful. Is there any way of
taking the nuts & backing plates off the underside?

See post to Bob - no way of getting access without cutting holes.


That way you could
clean out all the old goop... somebody is sure to have squeezed some
in from above, at some point in the past... maybe it even worked for a
while... and start fresh.

Doesn't look like there's been old goop put in from above - the gaps just
have some dirt in them.


Lately I've been using 3M 4200 UV-resistant.
Works well on everything I've rebedded so far.

Noted. How about Sikaflex? It's rather cheaper than 3M in my local chandler.


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Yup, that's how it looks to me. What bugs me is that there doesn't seem to
be much of a backing plate other than the little strip that usually comes
with a standard U-bolt. That said, there's very little room to fit anything
bigger - no extra width, but maybe some more length. Whether any more
backing is needed is something I don't know - I'm not sure on what sort of
strain the rig is likely to put on the edge of the deck, or how well the GRP
will cope with it.


Well, here are two points. One: The rig stayed up thus far. Two: A bigger
backing plate or washers can't hurt. Your rig is small and I'm guessing that
the deck is solid glass and not cored, so it's likely it's more than strong
enough. When you cut the area away look carefully for signs of stress, cracks
and such. Add the larger backing washer/plate and do your best to make the job
look "finished." This will be an improvement to the boat.

RB

Bobsprit wrote:

Well, here are two points. One: The rig stayed up thus far.

This is a very good point, and, although I might be less than impressed with
some of the engineering, I'm not aware of Foxcubs having a problem with
this. I guess the double lowers will help to spread the load amongst three
points rather than just one.


Two: A bigger backing plate or washers can't hurt. Your rig is small and
I'm
guessing that the deck is solid glass and not cored, so it's likely
it's more than strong enough.

Yup, mine is non-cored. Are the GRP layers in a cored deck thinner than that
of a non-cored deck - like two thin skins around the core?


When you cut the area away look
carefully for signs of stress, cracks and such.

Good idea. Next time I'm at the boat, I'll also have a very close look at
the outside around the shroud bases.


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"Wally"

Any other
way of fixing the problem?

Yeah...

Take Green Thing and cut it into little strips about 1/4 inch wide.

Get a marlin spike and some tar.

Dip green thing in the tar and stuff the strips in the cracks on your boat.
Use a hammer to pack it in tight.

Good Luck

Joe

Joe wrote:

Take Green Thing and cut it into little strips about 1/4 inch wide.
Get a marlin spike and some tar.
Dip green thing in the tar and stuff the strips in the cracks on your
boat. Use a hammer to pack it in tight.

You mean you don't want to buy it now?


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"Wally" wrote in message ...
Joe wrote:

Take Green Thing and cut it into little strips about 1/4 inch wide.
Get a marlin spike and some tar.
Dip green thing in the tar and stuff the strips in the cracks on your
boat. Use a hammer to pack it in tight.

You mean you don't want to buy it now?

No....I think Charmin works just fine.

I do however like Blue Scape how much is it?.

Joe

Joe wrote:

I do however like Blue Scape how much is it?.

Bluescape is 240ukp plus shipping & insurance. The prices are on the web
site - click the 'details' link next to any painting to get more info.


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