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cbrea
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Initially Posted - 04/14/2002 :  09:21:03  Show Profile
We keep our boat on a mooring in the summer, and find the stock bow chocks too small for the lines we use. (Plus one chock arrived broken and needs to be replaced anyway.) I'd like to remove them and install new bigger ones. Drilling holes in boats makes me nervous, especially in a wet place like that. Any advice on how to drill out and properly fill the old screw holes, and how to drill and properly seal the new installation? Should I/ Can I back the screws/ bolts to handle any vertical loads? (Don't see how...)

Cesar Brea
"Ringaroga"
C250 WK #582
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cbrea
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Response Posted - 04/16/2002 :  19:32:43  Show Profile
Cesar, Yes, It is better to do inspection ports in the anchor locker.
Thanks! David Graas Customer Service/Technical Support
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David,

Thanks for the prompt reply! Do the bow chocks need backing plates? and if so how do I access them? doI need to cut inspection ports in the anchor well?

TIA,

Cesar
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Cesar, Any good bedding compound such as 3M 4200, Siki-Flex, Boatlife will
work well. The new cleats need a backing plare and/or fender washers under
the deck. Thanks! David Graas Customer Service/Technical Support

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To Catalina Service: I'd like to install bigger bow chocks, since our boat is on a
mooring in the summer and the current bow chocks can't accomodate the
mooring lines and chafing gear. (Plus when the boat arrived at the dealer
last year, one of the chocks was broken and was never replaced despite
indications from the dealer that he had contacted you about it.)

I'd like to know what bedding compound you'd recommend, and whether it is
possible or necessary to back the fasteners with nuts to handle any vertical
loads.

I look forward to hearing from you soon! Thanks in advance.
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Cesar Brea
"Ringaroga"
C250 WK #582
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Glogner
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Austria
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Response Posted - 05/02/2002 :  07:32:26  Show Profile  Visit Glogner's Homepage
Dear Cesar!

I replaced all 4 plastic with bigger stainless steel cleats: http://c25c250.best.vwh.net/restricted/allis11.html
I found cleats fitting to the existing laminated nuts.

Best regards

Dietmar
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