- Joined
- Apr 15, 2008
- Messages
- 13,731
- Location
- California Delta
- Vessel Name
- FlyWright
- Vessel Make
- 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Thanks, CHC! I got in there last weekend through the ER vents and can confirm the 'nasty glass ends"! I had to drape a towel over my forearm to reach up there with the hardware and tools. It required a bit on ingenuity to make it work, but I pulled it off. It sure was tight quarters!
I found that I needed to:
1. Scotch Tape 3 washers together
2. Load socket with fiberlock nut
3. Scotch Tape washer set to top of socket, aligned with the nut in the center
4. Play touchy-feely with the end of the machine screw to mate the pair.
5. Tighten until you have no more. Then take a break and come back for more! Repeat as necessary until completely tight.
By the end of the day, I was totally spent. I only had the time and energy for the amidship cleats. I'll have to tackle the stern cleats another time.
I found that I needed to:
1. Scotch Tape 3 washers together
2. Load socket with fiberlock nut
3. Scotch Tape washer set to top of socket, aligned with the nut in the center
4. Play touchy-feely with the end of the machine screw to mate the pair.
5. Tighten until you have no more. Then take a break and come back for more! Repeat as necessary until completely tight.
By the end of the day, I was totally spent. I only had the time and energy for the amidship cleats. I'll have to tackle the stern cleats another time.