[Rhodes22-list] Jib T track replacement

[Peter Nyberg]

I've never replaced the T track, but I have removed a few of the bolt that hold it in place for reasons I can no longer recall.

In my case, the bolts go into threaded holes in the fiberglass.  When reinstalling the bolts, I just threaded them back into the holes they came out of, and tightened them firmly, but gently.  

If your holes have no threads, then I would think you need backing washers and nuts.

--Peter
Coventry, CT
s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)

> On 2022-03-26, at 13:06:55 EDT, THOMAS POLISE wrote:
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> Has anyone replace the jib  track?  I removed my old track (which was bent when 
> I installed a sliding cleat on it) and the bolts through the track appear to be 
> just expoxyed through the deck. My questions are all boats built this way or do 
> I need to get some backing and nuts (which would be extremely difficult) under 
> track?  If just expoyed, what epoxy is recommended? 
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