[Public-List] Gooseneck track repair and replacement

[Gordon Laco]

The washers would have to exceed the thickness of the inside flange of the gooseneck’s track run.  That’s pretty thick for a washer.  Much easier to just use a spacer the same length as the track.

Gordon Laco
www.gordonlaco.com
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> On Jul 27, 2020, at 9:49 PM, James Cowhey via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
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> Would SS washers on each bolt every three inches or so work or is it important to have the spacer run the entire length of the track for bearing the stresses?  
> 
> James Cowhey
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>> On Jul 27, 2020, at 8:05 PM, Gordon Laco via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
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>> I agree completely… untreated oak lasted half a century in my boat…
>> 
>> Gordon Laco
>> www.gordonlaco.com
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>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Jul 27, 2020, at 7:49 PM, R Kirk via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
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>>> I wouldn't worry about replacing the spacer with any special materials. You can use wood - oak or teak, for instance. The original lasted this long, so a wood replacement is good for another half-century.
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>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Michael Connolly via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
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>>> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Gooseneck track repair and replacement
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>>> James,
>>> Gord has given you good advice. Originally on some boats, mine included, the spacer underneath the track was wood. This deteriorates over time so in replacing the spacer use something like star board or some hard plastic which won't compress, but also won't rot. 
>>> Michael #133 
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