Traveler on Catalina 22

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Chip Barnes

My traveler is slightly lose. It is also pain to get to. On a 1980 catalina 22 is the bolt a hex head(what size) or a slotted screw.
 
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steve c

traveler problems

i had the same problem but i am a profesional mechanic i used my 1/4 inch sockits and extensions a very long one i think it was a 1/2 inch nut that the traveler used i also used them to tighten down my stern railing
 
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Vania O'Connor

Loose traveler could be due to compressed wood

Chip, Last winter, I had the same problem, and also could not get a tool into the space inside the transom. I cut openings in the transom to get in and covered them with stailess plates when done. It looks good and will be easy to get to in the future. Also, tightening the bolts most likely will not work, because of the original wood used as a "backing plate", which is most likely compressed. While you could use steel to replace, the angles/shape is irregular, so I used some hard wood flooring pieces saturated in urethane/epoxy and cut to match the originals. They worked great. Good luck.
 
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