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dnorth
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Initially Posted - 03/24/2008 :  18:20:09  Show Profile
Ok, so the water went down and I didn't get out to adjust the lines so the starboard stern horn cleat pulled out. Of course the horn cleat is fine but there is a hole where it used to attach.

What suggestions do you have for repair and replacement.
David North
Catalina 25, Swing Keel, 1977, Hull #6
Edmond, Oklahoma
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Don B
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Response Posted - 03/24/2008 :  18:53:13  Show Profile
OOH, OOH, Me Me!! I've never had the opportunity for a repair job like that, but I'll make a suggestion for repair derived only from my readings on this board. Of course, if need be, I expect that more knowledgeable ones will set my directions straight:

1. Cut away an area approximately 2 inches beyond the damage area.
2. Fasten backing plate (ie, cardboard with duct tape) underneath the hole.
3. Utilizing the West Systems easily available directions
(http://www.westsystem.com/), apply the proper epoxy/filler to the damaged area.
4. Once epoxy properly cured, drill holes to fit cleat, apply proper backing support, and bada bing...you're done.

Now, of course, before you attempt this, we need to see a picture of the actual damage. And if the cleat was pulled off along with the transom...talk to someone that really knows what they are doing.

Good luck.
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 03/24/2008 :  19:10:25  Show Profile
I guess it would depend on the size of the hole. Did the bolts pull through or did it rip out a chunk of deck?
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dnorth
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Response Posted - 03/24/2008 :  20:54:18  Show Profile
I should have gotten a picture, but it did pull the bolts through and left a hole about the size of the nuts on the bolts that runs between the bolts. I will try to get a picture.
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Carl B.
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Response Posted - 03/24/2008 :  22:04:36  Show Profile
I am assuming your boat is at Lake Hefner? If it is I would be able to come look at it and help you with the repair. Don B. is not far off on the process but you need to build some strength back in that area with some layers of glasscloth and epoxy.

boathefner@cox.net
(405)401-3530
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 03/25/2008 :  11:46:08  Show Profile
If the only damage to the fiberglass is the two oversized bolt holes, I'd suggest you add a thickness of 3/8 or 1/2" marine plywood behind the fiberglass to reinforce it. Then fill the old bolt holes with a fiberglass filler compound. Then re-drill the bolt holes and mount the cleat. Finally, install a backing plate of either stainless steel or perhaps heavy aluminum plate, to prevent the bolt from pulling through again.
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 03/25/2008 :  12:11:15  Show Profile
IMVHO, you won't really be able to restore the strength the fiberglass deck itself in that area--you have to rely on the strength and size of a backer that you put under it, and that spreads the load from the cleat to a wider area of the original deck. Plywood is probably best. Then use a filler that will give you a hard surface between the backer and the cleat. You might want to add similar backers to your other mooring cleats in case you hang the boat again.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/25/2008 :  12:49:08  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
I hope there is water in Hephner for the Nationals this summer!
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dnorth
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Response Posted - 03/25/2008 :  19:34:57  Show Profile
Thanks for all the good advice. Yes, I am in Lake Hefner in OKC. There is water, it came up almost 2 feet last week from a big rain. Hopfully we will have enough rain this spring to keep enough raing for the If you want to track the level here is a link for it.

http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ok/nwis/uv?07159550

Normal for the lake is 1199'. It is 1196'. I have seen it at 1185' but we were all on the bottom.

Carl, thanks for the offer to help. I will email you.
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