[Alberg30] Deck Beam finished

[SwiftLaw at aol.com]

Progress made: Washington Aluminum Company forwarded the two precut 3/8 
aluminum plates for the Deck Beam. Per the expert advice on this list and a 
few calls with some of the members, I blew off the yard and effected the 
repair myself.

Prepared old surface by hand (No chemical treatments) while the jack rig 
stayed in place for 5 days increasing the pressure by a half turn a day. The 
aluminum plate did not need much grinding, but accomplished what was 
necessary on board. Clamped up the plates "dry" and marked for drilling. Then 
pre-drilled nine holes on a drill press (seven holes Aft to Forward and two 
Stern to Forward) .  Important equipment was the 14" drill bit, brand name 
"The Aggressor."  Re-laid up the plates dry. Prepared West Epoxy mixture and 
applied to surfaces both roughed up for the application.

The drilling was time consuming but not extremely difficult. Finally reset 
the plates and drove through all nine 3/8' stainless hex bolts with washers 
for and aft. Applied torque by hand. Released the Jack mount. Closed the 
forward cabin door for the first time ever I think. It looks like it was 
installed by the factory.  Yard Boss pissed that we were right. We are please 
to know the boat better and Launch this Thursday. !!!!  Thank you all so very 
much. I took pictures. I can post if any interest.

Tom Swift
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