As I was brushing my teeth at the head sink this morning, I happened to look out of the port above and saw that one securing (flange) screw had worked itself about half of the way out. I went around the boat and looked at the other three ports and found most screws were tight, but some a good half+ turns loose. Tightened all, of course being careful not to overtighten any. Guess that 37 years of vibration would do this. (Amazing I never had a leak but probably the sealing compound is still ok.) Wonder if a bunch of loose ones might eventually bring a leak, so am just relating my experience if others might want to check. Boats twist a lot under way, so probably having these babies snugged up is a good idea.
Port flange screws loose
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For many years people have assured me that I "have a few screws loose" too! Not to worry.
Yes, when I told my wife, she asked that same question: Your's or the boat's?
On the serious side.....Perhaps a dab of caulk like BoatLife would hold the screws against vibrating loose. However, checking them before winter storage or at spring commissioning would not be time wasted.
If I get the time, which I probably won't. Took 37 years for this "issue" to occur so at age 76 I might not worry about the "next 37" so much, but just keep a checking 'em. Nice lake you are on. One of the "fingers", right? I was there once as I went to SU.