Stern ladder

[Newowner2011]

Re: Stern ladder

I think I'm going to try the JB marine weld epoxy first

 

[jigngrub]

Re: Stern ladder

I've got some in other areas but had not checked this area

Do you plan to address these issues or are you going to let it get worse? It's not going to heal itself.

Come hang out with us in the restoration forum, we love pics of rotten boats and like to watch them get fixed up real pretty.

 

[Newowner2011]

Re: Stern ladder

I'll get there and post pics of the fix

 

[fishrdan]

Re: Stern ladder

Looks to be thru-bolted to me. (IE: the transom hold-down to the lower right in the pic is thru-bolted.) It might be a pain, but get in there and see what's on the inside of the transom in that area. My SWAG is that there's an extra nut hangin' out in the bilge.

If it's thru-bolted, apply a good coating of 3M 4200 and secure the bolt. I'd probably, remove all of the hardware and seal it up and make sure everything is tight... (Mineral spirits works great to clean up 4200.)

Oh yeah, use backing washers and ny-lock nuts, stainless steel of course.

 

[Newowner2011]

Re: Stern ladder

They are pointed sheet metal/wood screws and not machine screws