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| Author: | shky69 [ Tue May 19, 2020 7:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Bridle wire bolt tightness oh Hobie16 |
Putting the boats together this spring has brought about the debate on how tight the bolts for the bridle wire should be on a 16. One of he holes in my bow is starting to oval a little, and am inclined to make super tight. Some say it should be loose. Thoughts? |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Tue May 19, 2020 11:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridle wire bolt tightness oh Hobie16 |
Snug. Not tight. The bolt will wedge in place under load. |
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| Author: | shky69 [ Tue May 19, 2020 2:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridle wire bolt tightness oh Hobie16 |
Understood, but should the bow tang be so tight it doesn't rotate at all, or just loose enough to move a little? One of the holes is beginning to oval a little, and am wondering if I've been under tightening it. I have an 05 hobie 16 btw. thanks. |
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| Author: | rattle 'n hum [ Wed May 20, 2020 5:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridle wire bolt tightness oh Hobie16 |
Snug but able to move a little is good. If it's easily loosening during normal use, perhaps the nylock is worn and needs replacement? If the hole is significantly wallowed out, I'd fill it with epoxy/filler and redrill. |
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