Bedding a new rope clutch

[Gene Neill]

I can't get straight in my head how this will make a watertight seal, being split down the middle like this. Is there anything different about bedding one of these as opposed to any other deck fitting, or am I just too dense to understand??

I use Maine's butyl tape BTW.

 

[sunman]

try calling the Co. and ask them how to install it correctly, I.E. no leaks:naughty:

 

[All U Get]

My way of doing this would be to bevel the hole in the deck where you're mounting the clutch. Then I would put the bolts in the clutch and wrap the butyl tape on the shank of those bolts nearest the clutch. When you mount the clutch you will have to press it into the holes with the butyl oozing around clutch. If you used enough butyl it should seal between the hole bevel and the bolt shank. Somewhere at Compass Marine there was a picture of this. (I'll check his links) I don't know if taping the entire bottom would be of benefit. I tighten mine slowly over a few hours so the butyl oozes in all the right places.

All U Get

 

[All U Get]

It was here "Rebedding deck hardware" http://www.marinehowto.com/

All U Get

 

[Gene Neill]

Thanks AUG, yes that makes sense. It can't leak if water can't get down the hole around the bolt shank, no matter how the clutch is constructed.

Not enough coffee yet this AM.

 

[Justin_NSA]

Timely tip. I need to re-bed my clutches and winches. I have 2 rolls of butyl tape ready.

 

[Davidasailor26]

For what it's worth, Spinlock installation instructions for their XAS clutches simply say to put some silicone on the bolt holes and put the bolts through. (I know people will disagree, and it doesn't sound as robust as the above recommendations, but that is what the manufacturer says.)

 

[Stu Jackson]

For what it's worth, Spinlock installation instructions for their XAS clutches simply say to put some silicone on the bolt holes and put the bolts through. (I know people will disagree, and it doesn't sound as robust as the above recommendations, but that is what the manufacturer says.)

Gentlemen, think about it. This is correct.

If the bolts are done properly, no water anywhere around them will get in the holes. The top could be swiss cheese and it'd still be leak-proof.

 

[Jackdaw]

For what it's worth, Spinlock installation instructions for their XAS clutches simply say to put some silicone on the bolt holes and put the bolts through. (I know people will disagree, and it doesn't sound as robust as the above recommendations, but that is what the manufacturer says.)

Yes, what Stu said plus:

1) Make sure to turn the NUT and NOT THE BOLT!

2) Modern boats are designed/built to be solid glass on the deck surfaces where clutches mount. If it ever drips, just re-tighten or re-bed. There is no risk for deck damage.

 

[capta]

I've always used Bedding Compound for bedding deck hardware, stanchions and ports, etc. on any boat I've owned. Bedding compound was specifically designed for this purpose and I've never had it let me down.
You can spread it easily, even filling the bolt holes, as the clean up is with turps and a rag; very easy. It will not interfere when tightening the nuts on the bolts, or when it comes time to remove the item.
Many other products will do the job of course, but why not use the one product specifically designed for this purpose?