Tightening or replacing the screws that hold the companionway hinges on the 310

[Jacksail]

I noticed that the hinges on the Cabin sole that support the companion way steps are loose and need to be replaced. I do not want to just put in larger screws, because that never lasts. What I want to do is put new screws in and secure them under the sole with lock washers and nuts. My problem is how to access those screws. Has anyone done this and how did you do it?
Thanks in advance
Jack

 

[jssailem]

Jack, give @LeslieTroyer a PM shout. He just redid his Catalina 36 sole and may have an idea that will help you.

 

[JK_Boston_Catalina310]

Jack,

I had no luck trying to do the same. So I over drilled the area and filled it with Six10. After it was setup I drilled and tapped it and put machine screws in that were about 2 inches long. I also went back to using the strap from the bulkhead.

Good luck

 

[LeslieTroyer]

Look at rivnuts. When you get the right grip length they really hold. I use Stainless on sole screws that failed and they really hold. They are like pop-rivets but the center is threaded

Les

 

[leo310]

Had the same problem. What I did was drill a larger hole glued in a hard wood pug and screwed the hinges back inplace

 

[Jacksail]

Thanks everyone. I like the idea about filling the holes, then re drill.