Adam, Confirmed. Toe-rail bolts for a 1982 C&C 37’ are 1/4”-20.
Regards, Dave Godwin 1982 C&C 37 - Ronin Reedville - Chesapeake Bay Ronin’s Overdue Refit <http://roninrebuild.blogspot.com/> > On May 30, 2020, at 10:58 AM, Dave Godwin via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Adam, > > I’m 99.999% certain that you will find that your toenail is bolted down using > 1/4-20 Phillips Oval Head (machine) screws. Length dependent on your > hull/deck joint. IN the U.S. I buy them in bulk from McMaster-Carr. Much > cheaper that way. When I was in Melbourne last I didn’t run across any > hardware stores so dunno…. ;-) > > I suspect that as I found, 80/85% of all fasteners that I removed from my > topsides were that size bolt. > > I’m on my way to my boat to continue working on installing new lifeline > stanchions and will measure just to be absolutely sure. > > Stay tuned. > > Regards, > Dave Godwin > 1982 C&C 37 - Ronin > Reedville - Chesapeake Bay > Ronin’s Overdue Refit <http://roninrebuild.blogspot.com/> > >> On May 30, 2020, at 4:57 AM, Adam Johnson via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: >> >> Hello all, >> >> I am currently stuck in lock down a long way from where my new to me C&C 32 >> is moored hence seeking information to plan out some spring jobs when I can >> finally get back. Leaking toe rail bolts from midships to stern on both >> sides, many showing heavy corrosion. Will attempt tightening however some >> really need to be replaced. Anyone know the type of bolt used i.e. size, min >> length etc and good online source to order from? Assume I'm going to need >> 30-40 of them. >> >> Secondly - assuming i dont lift the rail, any view on best sealant to use on >> new bolts going in or for those needing some new sealant? I have sourced >> some butyl tape from maine sail in the US plus have access to sika products >> here. >> >> Thanks! >> >> Adam Johnson >> '84 C&C 32 >> Melbourne, Australia >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and >> every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use >> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> <https://www.paypal.me/stumurray> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >
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