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kra
12-19-2002, 06:31 PM
started removing bronze screws from white oak garboards this afternoon.
having to drill out bungs with forsner bit.
they seem to be glued or epoxied in tight.
screws seem to be in pretty good shape.
screws going in oak keel are very dificult to remove, still holding tight, but screws going into oak frames are easy to remove almost like they are a little loose. I am wandering if I should refasten below waterline to tighten things up.any advise would be appreciated. I am removing garboards to get a better look at things before I do anything else http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid43/p5de7c961e5a02898185eab6b505a8865/fce9f732.jpg
kra
12-20-2002, 01:10 PM
things are looking pretty good
no rot! just a lot of oily grime under engine bed area. notice the bronze chain run thru limber holes. it was attached loose so it could be pulled back and forth to clean out drainage holes that were inaccessable under engine (i guess)
a couple of floors are cracked but bolts are solid
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid43/p9a3e5ee1df7d72ce0e00d0e609674c6f/fce94d9c.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid43/p23f3e1dfa983cf36145de4acad4e9f39/fce94d7f.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid43/p028fe5cce0d51aa9c4d566c1b0b29477/fce94d47.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid43/pfad7b0352b49ada04ef06ab71d609038/fce94d23.jpg
Paul
12-20-2002, 01:45 PM
Looks like you are into the nitty gritty and quick at that! Where are you located in NC?
Matt Middleton
12-20-2002, 01:50 PM
Nice photos!

I like the chain idea, too. :cool:

Matt Middleton
kra
12-20-2002, 04:11 PM
Originally posted by Paul:
Looks like you are into the nitty gritty and quick at that! Where are you located in NC?Paul,
I am in Sanford, NC about the center of state
I am going to try to keep posting pics as work progresses
by the way there were 90 screws per side in the garboard planks!

[ 12-20-2002, 05:13 PM: Message edited by: kra ]
Allen Foote
12-20-2002, 04:33 PM
Those screws look in good condition compared to most that I've yanked. Try replacing with pherson screws. I didn't see any signs of electrolic damage (break down) to the white oak celulois fibers, just the comman oil soaked "bilge black". Could be lots worse!