Re: [Paddlewise] Leaky cockpit - spray deck - through hull bolts

From: Tord Eriksson <tord_at_tord.nu>
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:43:26 +0200
On Monday 09 April 2007 21:47, PeterO wrote:
> G'day,
>
> Can anyone comment on the practice of using through hull bolts to fit
> foot pegs. Are they likely to cause leaks. I've noticed rust stains
> recently around a coiple of six such bolts that have been installed for
> 3 years now.

I would use stainless bolts!

> Also I'm finding it very difficult to keep water out of the cockpit when
> the boat is heavily loaded or when I'm hard edging in choppy water.

Sounds serious!

> Is it possible to get leakproof spray decks. Are there any tricks to
> making a neoprene spray deck leak proof.

Ask for the help from Chillcheater :-)!

They both make jackets with sprayskirts and make
sprayskirts exactly to your measurements!

See

www.chillcheater.com

Tord
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