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On Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:50:36 -0500, Brian Whatcott
wrote: On Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:13:26 +0700, Bruce in Bangkok wrote: When you think about it the two washers and bolt idea is perfectly sound. I have a "ground plate" bolted to the side of my fiberglass boat using exactly the same technique. // Bruce-in-Bangkok In my view, less than perfectly sound. The problem is a glancing contact that wipes off the seal and bolt - when you least need the added danger. Brian W Maybe "your view" but all my thru-hulls are essentially two washers and sealant and the radio ground plate is essentially a large plate with four bolts through it, with sealant. Given that the boat was built in 1971 and hasn't lost a thru-hull or the ground plate yet just how hazardous is it, really. In addition, it is common practice for steel hull tugs and fishing boats to plug holes with a wooden plug. You don't really think a working boat runs for the ship yard just because it has a small leak do you? Bruce-in-Bangkok (correct Address is bpaige125atgmaildotcom) |
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