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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ralph,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>As you have a second generation A-30, the sheer
clamp is the raised area above the deck where the hull/deck meet - it is riveted
and glassed over to join the deck to the hull. The hull extends up to the under
part of the deck and forms an L, the deck has a raised L flange which sits
on top of the hull L flange and they are riveted together and glassed and, or,
otherwise sealed - the whole thing is capped by the teak toe
rail.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Impact, if sever enough, is sufficient to spring
the two flanges apart - but I have seen many sever impacts which should have
popped the clamp and failed to do so. That's why I suggested looking for an
impact point. A wear and tear failure is quite rare. It is a robust
arrangement, although perhaps not as robust as the first generation A-30 - this
is a relative measure - it is certainly more robust than the average boat
construction by a considerable margin.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Mike's suggested repair is the way to go - he has
much experience in working on A-30's - <EM>that is not a left handed
comment</EM> - his work is first rate. Suggest you listen to his
advice.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Warms up in <EM>February</EM> - yikes, yer lucky
... we're done until late March at the earliest, more like
April. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>But then we get to enjoy single malts longer in
front of the fireplace - I guess it all works out <STRONG>;
)</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Cheers,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>John</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, November 16, 2002 3:27
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Alberg30] Help- Tin Canning
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FAMILY="SANSSERIF">John,<BR>I do not believe the stem plate to be the issue.
The problem begins at about the point of the port chock. I looked hard but saw
no cracks or other ddamage which might have arisen from a hard contact
of any sort.<BR>What does the sheer clamp look like, what is it made of? How
does it clamp to hold the hull to the deck? <BR>I have gotten many worthwhile
answers, and will post an e-mail after I have completed the repairs. It will
be spring as it is very cold and wet here now and will probably remain so till
Feb.<BR><BR>Ralph</FONT> </FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>