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

From: Doug Lloyd <douglloyd_at_shaw.ca>
Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:51:16 -0700
Looks like a nice skirt:

http://www.chillcheater.com/products/shop.asp?cid=794&p=1&pid=21521

I wonder how well they work with the average coaming as far as being 
leak-proof.

Doug L

> 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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