[Public-List] Removing hand rails

[George Dinwiddie]

Thanks, Wade.

BTW, one technique that I've used rather than over-drilling holes and 
filling them with epoxy is to put a bent nail in the drill and chew out 
the core between the fiberglass skins. Then you can tape the bottom side 
and fill it with epoxy. I've found it helpful to tape a piece of wax 
paper to the bottom side of the hole, as the epoxy can make the tape's 
adhesive let go, otherwise.

  - George


On 12/12/22 8:16 AM, Wade Wall via Public-List wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> Just wanted to give an update on the handrails and how I did it.
> 
> The bolts came out from below fairly easily. I didn't have to remove the
> top hand rail bungs because it appears the nuts (at least on mine) were
> fastened in with something like caulk. Rather than remove, I just left them
> in place.
> 
> I cleaned the surface with alcohol, which removed the old caulk nicely. I
> beveled out the bolt holes, but did not redrill the holes and epoxy. I may
> come to regret this, but I was worried about getting the holes just right.
> If I have to redo, I will remove the fiberglass from the top, replace the
> old wood and install new handrails with new holes.
> 
> I used butyl tape to seal the holes around the bolts. Don't use too much as
> it makes tightening a pain.
> 
> I put all the bolts in the lower hand rail and then screwed until above the
> deck. This is to make sure all the holes line up. Make sure you mark aft,
> port etc. If you don't do this, the holes likely won't line up.
> 
> I tightened like I do a tire on a car, moving from one bolt to the other
> and not over tightening a single one. All the bolts snugged up great except
> for one. The sealant like failed around the nut because it is spinning. I
> will have to remove the top bung, remove the nut, and refit. Not really a
> problem, as it is quite snug already due to the other five bolts.
> 
> I am not going to replace the inner bungs until I know the butyl is settled.
> 
> Thanks for everything.
> 
> Wade
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