I would also recommend rebedding the entire track. When we did the job, we
found alternate bolts and screws. Several of the bolts looked fine at the
surface, but were badly corroded internally.

We replaced all the old bolts and screws with SS screws, drilling through
where necessary.

Harris Gabel
s/v Always Lucky

>From: "Moulin, Cherie" <cmoulin@enpointe.com>
>Reply-To: baba-l@ballreich.net
>To: <baba-l@ballreich.net>
>Subject: [Baba-L] Leaking Jib Track
>Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 10:57:10 -0700
>
>Hi all,
>
>
>
>One of the bolts holding my jib track down has suddenly started to leak.
>I'm not sure if I should just pull that bolt and re-bed it or pull the
>whole track and do each bolt. I'm thinking I would pull the track so
>that I can inspect and make sure I don't have any moisture problems
>under the track. Is there a gasket that goes under the track or does
>each bolt / hole get sealed individually? Should I just clean each
>hole, coat the bolt with life calk and replace?
>
>
>
>Any help would be most appreciated.
>
>
>
>Cherie
>
>s/v Karma
>
>Baba 40
>
>
>
>
>

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