Thank you for the replys.
I think Franks method makes the most sense to me at this point.
I have allready had to completely drill out the original ss bolt, so I have a 1/4 hole through the coachroof.
I don't have any idea why the one bolt snapped off while the other 3 came out fairly easy.
The...
Further to previous Post
Just to update anyone that might have to deal with this problem.
I drilled out the broken stainless steel stud with a cobalt drill bit, it worked very well but is brittle and snapped.
Fortunately I was through the bolt by then.
The broken bolt would not come out with an...
I have an Ericson 26 that I launch and retrieve from a trailer. One of the previous Owners removed the bow eye from the boat as they craned it in and out. I am looking for any information on a replacement eye/ eyebolt that I can use to retrieve the boat and stabalize the bow on the trailer...
While removing the factory Base Plate for the deck stepped mast one of the bolts snapped. I got the other 3 out, but am unsure if they are just threaded into epoxy or if there is a nut or backing plate they go into?
I am trying to drill the bolt, it is very hard so I think its stainless and use...
1988 E26 Mast
I thought I would post a bit of information regarding the 1988 E-26. I decided to convert it from deck step to pivoting mast step and couldn't find the mast model. After measuring it and checking the RigRite site I determined it was an NG-28 mast from Isomat. Hoping to be able to...