william starkweather
everett,wa
Boat Name: puff
Model/Year: catalina 30 1987
Hull No.
Hailing Port: everett,wa |
 01/08/2009 3:45 PM Pacific Time
Does anyone know how to get the Garhauer main sheet deck block
off? Do the screws have a back plate or should they just screw out?
This is on a 1987 Cat. 30 |
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01/08/2009 4:38 PM Pacific Time
The deck blocks have machine screws that are screwed into a threaded metal hole. Probably stainless or aluminum. I had a hard time unscrewing mine. The screws oxidized in the holes. You need to soak the screws over and over again..maybe days. You will need a very large screwdriver that you can really push down hard on as you turn. Try not to break off the screws...that would be a real problem. I replaced the screws and blocks on my 86.
Butchie
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Aaron M Benham
33a Loomis Hights
Boat Name: Tidely-Idley: The never ending project
Model/Year: 1978 C22
Hull No. 8070
Hailing Port: |
01/08/2009 5:22 PM Pacific Time
If all else fails, try an impact screwdriver. You can get a good solid one for about 25 bucks at Sears. It is just the tool for getting out corroded fasteners. All boat tool boxes should have one. |
Dan Bowers
Boat Name: Address Unknown
Model/Year: C22 '87
Hull No.
Hailing Port: |
01/03/2012 8:01 AM Pacific Time
Oh yes.....the impact driver is the key. Be sure to use a proper fitting bit and know how to use the driver. Practice on something else if unsure of the procedure. |
