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22-06-2011, 09:35
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Bill tracey
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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Side lights leaking
I have a 1985
Gulfstar
60..Some of the side lights are leaking(not too bad) But...Some screws will not thread...Stripped out..Any ideas on filling the screw holes in the
fiberglass
and using the same screws..Or other thoughts...Capt Bill
22-06-2011, 13:47
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Unicorn Dreams
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Clear Lake Marine Services - Seabrook, Texas
Boat: Gulfstar, Mark II Ketch, 43'
Posts: 2,359
Re: Side lights leaking
Just take flat
head
machine screws that fit and
epoxy
the nuts in place, should be to access the bow lights from inside the chain locker.
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22-06-2011, 14:46
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Bill tracey
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Posts: 36
Re: Side lights leaking
Thanks.However, the screws seem to go directly into the
fiberglass
..No backing nuts..BT
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