Charlie Rice
Santa Cruz, California
Boat Name: Carol Anne
Model/Year: 1987 Catalina 22
Hull No. 14097
Hailing Port: Santa Cruz, California |
 02/10/2008 7:09 PM Pacific Time
Other than the access port in the anchor locker, is there any other way to access the bow cleats for recaulking? My arms don't bend that far... Thanks in advance. |
Charlie Rice
Santa Cruz, California
Boat Name: Carol Anne
Model/Year: 1987 Catalina 22
Hull No. 14097
Hailing Port: Santa Cruz, California |
02/18/2008 7:54 PM Pacific Time
Without a response, I went in blind. Borrowed a dremel tool from a friend and bought a 1/8" cutting bit. Worked like a charm. A few things to watch out for: There are wires under the bow cleats behind the anchor locker. Tape the bit so that it cuts only the fiberglass but not the wires behind it. Some dremels have multiple speeds, 1-5. 3 seemed to work best. Cut the hole slightly behind the bow cleats so you have cutting clearance as the bow narrows. 4" screw in deck plates are plenty big. Trace the hole with the lid and cut just inside the line. Cut on the line and the hole is too big. Use the round dremel sanding tool to smooth and/or widen the circle if needed. Silicone the plate. Drill holes. Silicone the holes and screw it in. Bow cleat access at your finger tips. |
Bilgeboy
Carrboro, NC
Boat Name: Kosher Cannoli, Northern Light
Model/Year: C22 Swing 1988, C34 Wing 2003
Hull No. 14447, 1632
Hailing Port: Kerr Lake, NC |
10/23/2012 9:49 PM Pacific Time
Seems like a genious idea! I'll have to give it a try in the spring. |
