Jib tracks

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GarEi

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Mar 8, 2009
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2 303 Barnegat
Anyone with a Pearson 303 ever rebed your jib tracks? We have started and what a bear of a job. You need to be double jointed to get the bolts by the port settee. Anyone have any suggestions?
 
Apr 19, 1999
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Pearson Wanderer Titusville, Florida
A hand mirror and a deep socket with a couple of 3/8 drive extensions might help. Position the mirror behind the seat back so you can see the nuts, then guide the socket onto the one you want to undo. With the right combination of extensions (they come in 3-inch, 6-inch and 12-inch lengths) you should be able to attach the ratchet handle at a comfortable height.

Who does the turning (the ratchet or the person on deck with the screwdriver) will depend on the condition of the sealant. If it's old, you can probably turn the head of the screw but if it's still tight, just undo the nut...but not completely. Just before the nut gets to the end of the bolt, push up hard on the ratchet to break the seal and push the screwhead up out of the jib track. If the seal is really tight, remove the ratchet and tap the end of the extension lightly with a hammer. It saves having to go back afterwards just to push the screw up. I hope that helps.

Peter
H23 "Raven"
Pearson Wanderer
 

GarEi

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Mar 8, 2009
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2 303 Barnegat
Thanks, As with everything we got better as we moved along. Got nuts an bolts out,glassed holes inside with mirror and bad language. bored out core, filled with epoxy,did gel coat repairs and am finally ready to install new track. Next year Will do starboard track hope it goes easier!
 
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