Man, that's sobering. Those don't look much different than the bolts on our '86 E35-3. What led you to discover the damage?I have a broken u bolt on a lower chainplate. I have ordered 8 to replace all of them on our 1985 e 35-3. What is the best beding compound? Is butal tape a good option?
Yes. Very surprised. I had the rig tuned and the lowers were very loose. When the rigger was tightening that one , when he was only at 8% there was a very loud ping. The corrosion was almost completely through that side of the bolt. Definitely changing all 8 to be on the safe side. Luckily it did not break while I was sailing.Man, that's sobering. Those don't look much different than the bolts on our '86 E35-3. What led you to discover the damage?
Yikes. Although, that's probably the best way to discover it. I recall it's been addressed here elsewhere, but where did you order the replacements? While the mast is out I wonder what the best way to inspect ours would be.Yes. Very surprised. I had the rig tuned and the lowers were very loose. When the rigger was tightening that one , when he was only at 8% there was a very loud ping. The corrosion was almost completely through that side of the bolt. Definitely changing all 8 to be on the safe side. Luckily it did not break while I was sailing.
Butyl tape is the only thing I would consider for that, and any other deck-mounted parts.Is butal tape a good option?
I'm rebedding 3 of mine right now. I think butyl tape is good for this application. I'm overdrilling, filling, and redrilling the holes first. Chamfer the holes and apply the butyl to the u-bolt legs in the shape of a cone that will fit into the chamfered hole.I have a broken u bolt on a lower chainplate. I have ordered 8 to replace all of them on our 1985 e 35-3. What is the best beding compound? Is butal tape a good option?
David, if you have the time, I'd be interested hearing of the condition of the other bolts you remove. Thanks, JeffAlso. Yes there is no way to inspect the bolt where it broke is right at the deck level. I’m interested in seeing the condition of all the others. There was actually a small amount of rust discoloration around the deck plate. Some of the other also have some stains with some being clean.