Helman’s seat doesn’t fit

natep

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Sep 3, 2018
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Beneteau 411 Limited Chesapeake Beach MD
I purchases a replacement helman’s seat for my 2002 Beneteau 411 Limited from Beneteau Spare parts, but it doesn’t fit. I think I need to file it down a little on the top and front in order for it to slide up and and lock in place.
Any ideas on how l should go about filing the fiberglass at little to make the seat fit?
 

natep

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Sep 3, 2018
32
Beneteau 411 Limited Chesapeake Beach MD
OK I did not know what type of tool that was but I looked it up. Do you have a particular brand I should get. They seem to be quite a few to choose from. And that seems like a simple way to do it.
 

natep

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Sep 3, 2018
32
Beneteau 411 Limited Chesapeake Beach MD
It looks like dremel is the brand. So I need a grinder. I think I got it, thank you very much.
 
Feb 21, 2013
4,638
Hunter 46 Point Richmond, CA
No particular one. Suggest buying a reasonably priced one from Harbor Freight or your local hardware store, Loews, etc.
 
Feb 21, 2013
4,638
Hunter 46 Point Richmond, CA
It is a very useful tool for gelcoat and fiberglass chip repairs. Plan on some gelcoat touch up work.....color match, fill, wet sand, compound and buff wax.