New shroud brackets
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 2:27 am
As part of the re-bedding project I discovered that the starboard shroud connection bracket holes drilled through the deck were huge and double drilled!
These were filled with epoxy after the holes were "cleaned" and then re-drilled.
Original holes, looks like an OEM production mistake! I'm glad I found this. The aluminum corrosion and pitting was incredible on the other side.
I also decided to replace the brackets. The new ones area 1/4" wider and now 4"x4" not 3"x4". I got the new ones from on on line metal shop for less than ten bucks ! I also ordered a set at 3"x4" but a bit wider like the original, I'm not going to use them so if anyone wants them PM me.
Installed
thats one off of the list!
These were filled with epoxy after the holes were "cleaned" and then re-drilled.
Original holes, looks like an OEM production mistake! I'm glad I found this. The aluminum corrosion and pitting was incredible on the other side.
I also decided to replace the brackets. The new ones area 1/4" wider and now 4"x4" not 3"x4". I got the new ones from on on line metal shop for less than ten bucks ! I also ordered a set at 3"x4" but a bit wider like the original, I'm not going to use them so if anyone wants them PM me.
Installed
thats one off of the list!