[Rhodes22-list] Bruce's Rotten Bottom continued ...

[bgreenwald at optonline.net]

The screws actually came out pretty easily but were clearly not what was holding the piece to the cockpit floor. That must be some sort of sealant/adhesive.----- Original Message -----From: Tootle Date: Monday, May 14, 2007 12:07 pmSubject: [Rhodes22-list] Bruce's Rotten Bottom continued ...To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> > > Bruce:> > Having done some work on rebuilding and maintaining glass boats, > I am at a> loss for the need for a come a long.  Most things can be accomplished> without damaging the boat by taking your time and gently prying. > > > If the screws have seized, then maybe Rummy's WD-40 is in order. > Remember> that soaking and waiting for penetration helps.  To add to this > endeavor,try a hair dryer or heat gun to warm enough to break > seizing.  Always use> appropriate screwdriver for task and maybe use vise grips to > turn screw> driver while maintaining downward pressure.> > There are other products on the market instead of WD-40 which is > as old as> ….> Look here:> http://www.boeshield.com/> > Ed K> Greenville, SC, USA> > > -- > View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Bruce%27s-> Rotten-Bottom-tf3741885.html#a10606909> Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.> > __________________________________________________> Use Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org, Help? www.rhodes22.org/list

Bruce Greenwald
S/V Ruach II