Hi All, and thanks to the many helpful responses from previous posts of mine. H27 1980 Where the pulpit goes thru the deck, it leaks. The stern two bolts of the pulpit are accessible from the V berth. The fore two not. There is a piece of plywood at the fore part of the V berth. I tried to remove it but it just didn't want to go. From past experience I've learned to ask questions before applying force. Any suggestion would be welcome. Is there another way to access the front two bolts? I plan to take all bolts out, apply a generous amount of silicon (clear) and rebolt the pulpit. While I'm thinking of the pulpit I've got another question. The jib is often pressing against it. Can't be good, the constance pressure could easily be responsible for the leaks. Is there a technique to avoid the situation?
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Carl foster
Pulpit
You must have a non standard pulpit on your 27 as the Hunter supplied does not come back as far as the cabin.All four legs are accessed[sp] thru the anchor locker and have three 1/4" bolts per leg.So i would say you are on your own with whatever you have there.Of course i am talking about '79 27' so may be major differences in '80.
You must have a non standard pulpit on your 27 as the Hunter supplied does not come back as far as the cabin.All four legs are accessed[sp] thru the anchor locker and have three 1/4" bolts per leg.So i would say you are on your own with whatever you have there.Of course i am talking about '79 27' so may be major differences in '80.
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Linda
Forward access...
On my 1981 27', I removed the plywood without difficulty. But it was a hard stretch for me (5'4") to reach the forward bolts. There was no access from the anchor locker as suggested on archive posts. Maybe your plywood is swollen from the moisture.
On my 1981 27', I removed the plywood without difficulty. But it was a hard stretch for me (5'4") to reach the forward bolts. There was no access from the anchor locker as suggested on archive posts. Maybe your plywood is swollen from the moisture.
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Mike Andersen
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Linda
The plywood is secured with screws...updated
several and little ones. But wait a minute...there was another piece of wood forward that wasn't a full piece of wood. That one I didn't remove but slid under it to access the forward bolts. Maybe this is the piece you can't get off??
several and little ones. But wait a minute...there was another piece of wood forward that wasn't a full piece of wood. That one I didn't remove but slid under it to access the forward bolts. Maybe this is the piece you can't get off??
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David Foster
Sail Interference
It is normal for the genny to lay on the aft side of the pulpit, especially when the sheets are eased for a broad reach. Ours does not touch the pulpit when close hauled, or on a near reach, however. When I asked about it, our sailmaker said it's normal, and we needn't worry about it. I'd discuss it with the local sailmaker who is doing your genny. David Lady Lillie
It is normal for the genny to lay on the aft side of the pulpit, especially when the sheets are eased for a broad reach. Ours does not touch the pulpit when close hauled, or on a near reach, however. When I asked about it, our sailmaker said it's normal, and we needn't worry about it. I'd discuss it with the local sailmaker who is doing your genny. David Lady Lillie
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Mike Andersen
Thanks Linda, et al
Well I looked closely at the piece and saw three counter sunk holes where screws must have gone in. Given assurance from Linda's input I took a straight edge screw driver, stuck it in a narrow gap on the bottom starboard side and pushed up and pulled. It came out. Boy did I ever find a mildew farm behind there. In fact a whole ecosystem. Little gray 'bugs' and at the top of the food chain was a tiny spider. Found that one of the four bolts securing the pulpit was missing it's washer and nut. Verified that by pulling on the top of the pulpit (not that I need to). That bolt was also longer than the other bolts. So long in fact that a nut couldn't be screwed onto it (too close to hull). Well now - 1) Get rid of mildew - I use glass plus followed by tilex to hopefully slow the return of mildew. 2) I'll use some silicon to chalk the pulpit from the top. This winter I'll do a more complete job. My guess about the 'long' bolt is it's not screwed deeply enough into the pulpit. Any thoughts?
Well I looked closely at the piece and saw three counter sunk holes where screws must have gone in. Given assurance from Linda's input I took a straight edge screw driver, stuck it in a narrow gap on the bottom starboard side and pushed up and pulled. It came out. Boy did I ever find a mildew farm behind there. In fact a whole ecosystem. Little gray 'bugs' and at the top of the food chain was a tiny spider. Found that one of the four bolts securing the pulpit was missing it's washer and nut. Verified that by pulling on the top of the pulpit (not that I need to). That bolt was also longer than the other bolts. So long in fact that a nut couldn't be screwed onto it (too close to hull). Well now - 1) Get rid of mildew - I use glass plus followed by tilex to hopefully slow the return of mildew. 2) I'll use some silicon to chalk the pulpit from the top. This winter I'll do a more complete job. My guess about the 'long' bolt is it's not screwed deeply enough into the pulpit. Any thoughts?
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