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Deck Fittings Signs of Wear Take a look at your boat. Are there any fittings that appear to be moving or raised? Are there signs of staining or cracked mastic tape on the gelcoat around the fitting? All signs of potential water ingress. If so, you may need to consider re-fitting and/or renewing the fitting.
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Cracked mastic tape and staining.
Removal Screwdriver Set CM816
Some fittings will be screwed on with self tapping screws where others will be bolted through. Remove these and take the fitting off.
Preparation Remove remaining dirt and old mastic tape from the fitting. Then clean the boat and the base of the fitting with an Abrasive Cleaner and polish.
Rubbing Compound CM005A
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Deck Fittings Mastic Tape
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Lay strips of Mastic Tape next to each other on the base of the fitting. Pierce the fixing screws or bolts through the mastic to avoid bunching when tightening.
Mastic Tape CM018
Re-Fitting If you can re-use the old fixing holes, refit the fitting. Gelcoat Filler HT036
However, if not, you may need to use larger screws or move the fitting slightly and re-drill new holes. Fill the old holes with a Gelcoat Filler.
Accessories
Renewing items can be more economic in the long run.
Handrails Brackets DF226B
Deck Plug LF034
Fender Cleat DF215B
Mooring Cleat DF213E
© Sheridan Marine 2014. All rights reserved. E&OE. This is a project guidance sheet and not a ‘How-to’ fact book. It is presumed that all work is carried out safely following the product manufacturers instructions. Each project may differ so may need further discussions and guidance.