repair galley table mounts?

[usererror]

How would I go about repairing one of the table mounts for the galley table. Here are a few snaps:





Thanks!!

[zoneboy]

Hey, mine looks the same I haven't repaired it yet, but I will likely grind a bit of the gelcoat out of the way and rebuild the fiberglass. It looks like it was originally riveted in there, so I'll probably rivet it after the repair.

Is your chainplate rusted?

[usererror]

Hey, mine looks the same I haven't repaired it yet, but I will likely grind a bit of the gelcoat out of the way and rebuild the fiberglass. It looks like it was originally riveted in there, so I'll probably rivet it after the repair.

Is your chainplate rusted?

I figured reworking with fiberglass would be required. Yes, the originals were riveted in.

What's the chainplate? (Sorry still learning the nomenclature!)

[zoneboy]

What's the chainplate? (Sorry still learning the nomenclature!)

In the first picture where it shows the table mount in place, to the left, there is a metal plate secured to your hull. I think that is the chain plate there, it is used to support your shrouds. If it is rusted, you probably want to replace it because at some point in the future it could break apart.

I'm new with sailboats as well, if anything I was sort of hoping someone else would chime in and offer some advice regarding the galley table.

[yukonbob]

An easier fix rather than FG'ing would be to put a backing plate on and somehow managing to through bolt it. ie nut inside wrench with 1"-3/4" bolt and suck it up tight. Or a block of wood behind and screw into (i'd go with the backing plate). this isn't holding the hull on just the galley table

[arknoah]

An easier fix rather than FG'ing would be to put a backing plate on and somehow managing to through bolt it. ie nut inside wrench with 1"-3/4" bolt and suck it up tight. Or a block of wood behind and screw into (i'd go with the backing plate). this isn't holding the hull on just the galley table

This does seem easier. Would it be required to seal around the bolts, etc., the same as for areas of the deck, or would that not be required in this location?

[usererror]

An easier fix rather than FG'ing would be to put a backing plate on and somehow managing to through bolt it. ie nut inside wrench with 1"-3/4" bolt and suck it up tight. Or a block of wood behind and screw into (i'd go with the backing plate). this isn't holding the hull on just the galley table

That seems like a much much better idea. Kind of like the idea of a dry wall anchor that uses the "butterfly" piece?

like this -

[phoenixtoohot]

usererror

Love your screen name

[kmclemore]

Just make sure you use rust-resistant fixings, folks - there's a lot of dampness in that hull, and once that baby rusts up you'll never get it out.

[mastreb]

I've used these Fasco Togglers and they work exceptionally well:

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/st ... ber=543785

Better than a traditional toggle-bolt for fiberglass because the backing nut lays flat and doesn't point-load the fiberglass, and the insertion drill hole is smaller so there's less filling to be done after the fact. I installed my stern rail seats with these (six each per seat) rather than opening up the transom, and they've held solid as a rock.

You can get them in a much less expensive galvanized version at Lowe's, but for a boat you should go with stainless and pay the west marine tax.

[usererror]

Thanks, those look even better and easier.

It appears my internet at home is down because my pictures are not showing up at the moment in my original post.

[RobertB]

I would not be too quick to use butterfly/toggle anchors. You have a damaged mounting surface that should be repaired so it has strenght to support the table mount.

Do you have access to the back side of the panel - if so, easy to glue in a backing plate/board to both span the damaged area and to provide a place to secure the fasteners. If using a board, take care to protect from moisture or use a material/species that is resistant.

If you do not have access, suggest you cut away the damaged area so you can insert a rectangular or oval backing that can span past the opening left to right or up/down and bond into place.

After backing is installed, glass/fill in the damaged area, finish, and remount the bracket.

If the above will not work, then best to build up a patch on the outside - either a attractive mounting plate bonded and secured in place or a built up glass patch.

[Catigale]

How about moving the table 1 cm fore or aft and re-riveting in solid FG?

You can use the time not spent FG to sail...

[madguy]

Might be my over engineering mind But!!

I would put a inspections hole with bag in a bit further along( to store knick knacks) this would give access to the rear, make a new six inch square plate with two nuyts welded to it and then painted for rut protection, plenty of grab adhesive and stick in place then a nice stainless steel six inch square plate with correct holes in (or white painted plate to blend) again grab adhesive to hold, then hey presto you fix your bit back in the original place very securly and theres a little storage bag a bit further down as well.

Cheers

Madguy

I don't even have my boat anymore and I still come on to see whats going on ! sad or what?

[Freedom77]

wish I had the ability to post pics. I eliminated the stock table and built a drop table that mounted in the center of the cabin with a mounting "socket" on the keel "hump". I made an extra seat by cutting the old table in half which fits into the birth area on the starboard side and made a cushion to fit. made removable seats with cushions to fit across cabin walkway. Can seat eight people around table. If I ever can get pictures to post I will share mods with all.