Max Simmons
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- Ocean Alexander 38'
Removed swim step to haul back to my shop for re-finishing. It has several bronze threaded studs underneath that bolt through the swim step bracket. While removing, 4 of the studs broke off from corrosion. Didn't take much pressure from the socket to just twist off.
So, now need to remove the studs and replace. These are bunged in from the top.
Would appreciate any guidance or suggestions before I start drilling these out. I had thought about through-bolting, but would still have to deal with the bungs and existing studs. And after some consideration, I like the cleaner look with out exposed bolts on top.
So, now need to remove the studs and replace. These are bunged in from the top.
Would appreciate any guidance or suggestions before I start drilling these out. I had thought about through-bolting, but would still have to deal with the bungs and existing studs. And after some consideration, I like the cleaner look with out exposed bolts on top.