[alberg30] Questions on toe rail and genoa track repair

[Christopher Sousa]

From: Christopher Sousa <jsss at net1plus.com>

Dan and the Alberg Team:

The other option one which was used on Carina Vela was Delrin cut 1/2 X
1/4 using the genoa track as a template to predrill the holes. The
material will not rot and is flexiable enough for the curve of the
gunnel. Agree with Jim, there isn't any need to cut or damage the hull
all fittings are accessable from inside the cabin. I also plan on
replacing the wooden piece under the track for the mast fitting in the
spring using Delrin as well. All material cost approx. $60-70 from a
local plastic supply house.

Stephen Sousa
#114 
Carina Vela 

Jim wrote:
> 
> We just took the Genoa tracks off last weekend for the same reason.All
> bolts were accessible although some were not convienient. No cutting
> of fiberglass was necessary.
>     Jim
> 
> Dan Sternglass wrote:
> 
> > From: Dan Sternglass <dans at stmktg.com>
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > I need to make 2 repairs to my 1966 A-30:
> >
> > (1) I need to replace the wood under the Genoa tracks. It appears
> > that
> > the bolts go all the way through the deck, and thus that the nuts
> > can
> > only be reached by cutting into the fiberglass behind the storage
> > cabinets.
> >
> > (2) In a related vein, about 2 feet of toe rail is rotted, port
> > side,
> > aft starting at about the front of the cockpit. I could use the
> > existing
> > piece for a pattern, or have a local shop make me the piece. With
> > regards to removing and installing, it apears that the bolts go
> > through
> > in the same manner as the genoa track bolts. Do I also have ot cut
> > fiberglass to gain access to the nuts?
> >
> > Any comments from anyone who has done these jobs would be
> > appreciated. I
> > have not yet checked the maintenance manual, is there information on
> >
> > this there?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > --Dan Sternglass
> > dans at stmktg.com
> > "Watcher of the Skies" 1966, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, NY
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