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Old 08-17-2016, 12:05 PM   #28
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City: Clayton, NC
Vessel Name: Silver Lining
Vessel Model: Heritage East 44 / Twin Perkins T6.3544
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Originally Posted by S41 View Post
Before I tackled all you are noting here, I would re-bed ALL your deck fittings. The bedding will fail over time and it is when you get a leak like you are noting that one of the buggers is leaking. It isn't as hard to do this as you might think and will give you years of a dry boat interior. If one is leaking, others will be soon behind that one.
Ugh. Yes. I am avoiding that inevitability. Railings mostly. But cleats and stanchion, of course as well. Lots of exploration to get to the right spots in all. Good excuse for alcohol and power tools. (Joking. Sort of.)
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