Hate to keep this alive, but I need some more answers. It appears some of the time when a pin is pulled, the replacement becomes a nut and bolt. Obviously it does not hinder a Monty.
If you go back with the same or a re-made pin of the same dimentions, is it tapped back into place? Adheasive? Is the hole a bit recessed on each side so as to be filled in with fiberglass or epoxy to keep the pin from backing out? Although I did not remove the pin on my past M17, I was easily able to locate it. It showed as a dimple in the keel housing on each side. It appears it would have to be ground out, then using a drift punch tap the pin out from port side. If one was to remake the pin are they all standard in diameter and length? And, what material would be preferred? Maybe last question: Is the pin softer than the keel? Or, does the keel ever have to be bushed because of wear? Sorry... I'm just a pain in the butt! But, I do want to write it right! Bill Off list is fine. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
