portside cabin leak

[rose20532]

I have a nasty little leak that seems to be coming in under the genoa track on the part side. It drips down rust stains on the inside liner. I can't get the nuts and bolts apart that hold the genoa track in place since they are fused solid in rust. Any ideas on how to get the nuts and bolts apart so I can rebed? Thanks.

 

[Trevor - SailboatOwners.c]

Rubber hammer, PB Blaster

Hi Rose -I had a similar problem trying to remove the windlass on my boat - severely corroded bolts that ended up being bent as well! All I can say is clean the area up, spray with PB Blaster (or similar solvent), tapp with hammer, repeat until nuts begin to move. Try this several times before applying serious force.Hope this helps,Trevor

 

[robert taylor]

already said it somewhere

use a small cut-off grinding wheel and a dremmel tool. the wheel should be about 1/32 thick. cut through the nut/bolt assembly as close as possible to the underside of the deck. hopefully a washer is there to protect the fiberglass. once you cut through, punch the screw head out from below and replace bolt, nut, washer.