[Rhodes22-list] CB Cleat - strong, permanent fix in blind space

Slim salm at mn.rr.com
Sat Aug 19 16:04:41 EDT 2006


Robert,

Thank you.  Very clear procedure and nice, helpful drawings.  I'm going to
try to get out to the boat today so I'll let you know how it goes.

Slim

On 8/19/06 2:49 PM, "Robert Skinner" <robert at squirrelhaven.com> wrote:

> Slim, I'm not sure of the exact situation that you describe,
> but the following is a generic fix that you can adapt to
> your circumstances.
> 
> The attached drawings show one method of dealing with a cleat
> whose screws have pulled out of a fiberglass surface where the
> open space under that surface is not easily accessible.
> 
> Drawing 1 shows the initial situation.  The cleat screws have
> pulled out of the fiberglass, leaving two ragged holes.
> 
> Drawing 2 shows the preparation for the fix.  An oblong hole
> has been cut in the fiberglass and the edges have been
> beveled to improve adherence of a epoxy-fiberglass patch to
> be applied later.  The edge of the hole is at least 1/2" and
> optimally 1" away from the former screw holes.
> 
> Drawing 3 shows the marine plywood reinforcing block being
> inserted thru the hole into the blind space.  Note that there
> is a hole in the middle and a piece of small stuff is used to
> control it.  The string will be used later to hold the block
> in place while sealant sets up.
> 
> Drawing 4 shows the block being adhered in place, held up by
> the string.  Any adhesive could be used, but I prefer 3M 5200.
> 
> Drawing 5 shows the epoxy-and-fiber filler in place, ready to
> be sanded down and finish-coated (gel-coat, paint or epoxy).
> 
> Drawing 6 shows the finished repair with the cleat in place.
> 
> /Robert Skinner         Coordinates N43° 41.330', W70° 24.889'
> --------------------------------------------------------------
> Slim wrote:
>> 
>> Rummy,
>> 
>> Last time I squirted some two-part epoxy into and across the holes,
>> redrilled and screwed it all back in.  It lasted less than a year and has
>> now stripped out again.  It's a thin layer of glass and hollow underneath.
>> There's nothing substantial for the goop to adhere to and no bulk for the
>> screws to bite on.
> 
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