Bobstay fitting on bow?

[steve yates]

I noticed this the other day,


I'm fairly sure there shouldn't be a gap there?

That got me wondering how its attached? is it just bonded to the bow? I couldn't see any through bolts.



This is my westerly longbow ketch, is it a problem and if so what's the best approach?

Thanks

 

[Catalina36]

Just a pure guess, but has it got studs welded on its back face and a rubber gasket facing it to the stem? Look for stud ends and nuts on the inside. One thing's for sure, it ain't just glued to the bow.

 

[steve yates]

That would be very reassuring I'll have a lo0k tomorrow, thx

 

[Plum]

I noticed this the other day,
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I'm fairly sure there shouldn't be a gap there?

That got me wondering how its attached? is it just bonded to the bow? I couldn't see any through bolts.

View attachment 91174

This is my westerly longbow ketch, is it a problem and if so what's the best approach?

Thanks

Agree that there is most likely a stud welded on the back so you should find the nut on the inside and check that. For peace of mind I would remove the fitting from the hull to make sure there are no cracks, corrosion, obvious permanent distortion or deterioration of any backing pad before resealing and tightening.

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[steve yates]

For revealing would that just be sikaflex or could I use butyltape?