Deck Hardware - Columbia Coronado 25 Owenrs Manual

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Deck Hardware

The stem fitting is bolted through the deck and the outside of the hull
using stainless steel flat head bolts of the proper size with flat and
lock washers and nuts on the inside of the hull and deck. Use a liberal
amount of sealant around the bolts and under the stem fitting plate on
deck. The bow block on deck must be notched out the width of the stem
fitting strap so that the stem fitting is flush against the bow.
The backstay chainplate is mounted either through the deck at the transom
ox on the transom, depending upon the Sailcrafter model you are building.
Use round head stainless steel bolts of the proper size and length with
nuts, lockwashers, and flat washers. The Deck Assembly drawing will give
you the proper location. A gusset is bonded to the inside of the transom
with the same bond as was used on the chainplate bulkheads when the
chainplate goes through the deck. The plywood gusset is offset from the
centerline to port 7/16" to allow for the 1/4" bond over the plywood
gusset, and this will put the center of the backstay chainplate on the
centerline of the deck. The centerline of the upper hole in the backstay
must be 3" above the deck and on the proper angle in line with the backstay
to the top of the mast so that there is a straight pull on the plate.
Mount all other hardware in accordance with the deck assembly
drawing. Be sure to use either back-up plates or a large flat washer
under all hardware.
The genoa track is bolted through the track, toe rail, deck, and hull. A
filler strip of 1/4" x 3/4" teak is furnished with some boats to install
under the track on top of the toe rail. In some boats this filler strip is
molded. Scribe a line on top of the teak toe rail the full length of the
genoa track. Place the outboard edge of the filler strip along this line
and fasten the strip down with 3/4" brass escutcheon pins. Use only enough
to keep the strip fastened in a fair line to the top of the rail. Starting
from the stern, locate the genoa track bolt holes on the center of the
filler strip. Then drill and bolt the track on, working forward. Install
the track stops on the forward end of the track only. Use ample sealant
around each machine bolt. Use the back-up strip provided under the deck.
The main sheet track is bolted through the deck in the same manner as the
genoa track, using a filler strip. Locate the
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