Pulpit install / assembly... - Page 7

msbhammer · #61 05-05-2007, 02:19 AM

Pulipit isnt long enough for the anchor shaft, cleat and tension pin. :-/

msbhammer · #62 05-05-2007, 02:21 AM

MJ. not sure if you noticed, but I took the rounded head bolts back and got normal bolts. I dont like teh appearance of teh normal bolts. Want the one's I had before. My only worry is when trying to torgue yours down, did they spin at all when tightning ????

macojoe · #63 05-05-2007, 02:31 AM

Use nuts and lock washers, it will suck it down into the starboard and not turn, as long as your holes are not to big?
You want the hole the size of the bolt not the head! Lock washers will lock up as you tighten.
If you use lock nuts they go on to tight and you run the risk of the bolt turning when trying to get tight.

I have the nice round heads all the way around.

macojoe · #64 05-05-2007, 02:33 AM

And I don't use the tension pin. My pulpit is 3 inch's longer then yours also.

msbhammer · #65 05-05-2007, 02:37 AM

Ok, thats what I will do. I have the lock nuts, but will take them back for normal nuts and lock washers and get the rounded head type bolt. I like the appearance of the rounded bolt.
Thanks ;)

phatdaddy · #66 05-05-2007, 08:05 AM

agree with mj, use carriage bolts w/lock washers and cleat dead in the middle. i also would ditch the holder and just wap on the cleat. i went with the biggest cleat that would fit on the pulpit. i leave the bowline on it all the time and still have enough room to wrap a few turns on the anchor rope and wrap the chain when running.

Airslot · #67 05-05-2007, 09:24 AM

For the non-believers in the crowd:

I've got to wire up the lights tonight, and order another 10" cleat for the other side. The good news is the boat is fishable again should the need arise ;)

I'll be installing the anchor locking pin like Hammer has, as opposed to the tensioner that I purchased.

And whoever said 5200 won't bond to starboard? The toothpick idea from REEL was great, thanks again REEL.

Bygracealone · #68 05-05-2007, 11:49 AM

"Now I'm a believer" -- ;D

Great work Air. Looks really good.

msbhammer · #69 05-05-2007, 12:47 PM

Looking good AIR. I'll be back out soon enough working on her. ;)

macojoe · #70 05-05-2007, 02:32 PM

5200 will stick to it , but it will also come off easy, as compared to trying to get it off fiberglass.