Leaky shroud deck plates
Dolfino has developed slight leaks at both shroud deckplates after 3 months of vigorous sailing in Mexico. Looks like I need to rebed. Has anyone done this? I'm wondering how to set the tension on the...
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We had a leak develop on the starboard plate about 3 years ago (hull #186). I had a lot of the same questions you have but didn't have time to "do it right" so I laid a small bead of Rule sealant...
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Within 6 months of delivery my plat leaked. I backed of turnbuckles counting the turns on each one. Backed the deck bolts out. Thoroughly cleaned deck. Rebedded the plates. Waited 24 hrs before final...
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Thanks both for the comments. Peter, just to be clear, were you able to rebed w/o loosening or disconnecting the shrouds? Any problem removing the deck screws? Which direction (CW/CCW) loosens the rod...
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you need to loosen shrouds or remove them. Remember how much you loosen them by counting or taping. Rebed with boat caulk or 4200. Make sure all oxidation is off all plates and deck and put caulk on...
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cw tightens and shrouds are always a maintenance item, assuming your mast is straight, sailing in 10/15 on a beat your shrouds should not have slack. tack and check the slack on the other side. once...
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