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Deck FittingsSigns of WearTake a look at your boat. Are there any fittings that appear to be moving or raised? Are there signs of staining or cracked mastic tape on the gelcoat around the fitting? All signs of potential water ingress.If so, you may need to consider re-fitting and/or renewing the fitting.

RemovalSome fittings will be screwed on with self tapping screws where others will be bolted through.

Remove these and take the fitting off.

PreparationRemove remaining dirt and old mastic tape from the fitting.

Then clean the boat and the base of the fitting with an Abrasive Cleaner and polish.

Screwdriver SetCM816

Cracked mastic tape and staining.

Rubbing CompoundCM005A

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Deck FittingsMastic TapeLay strips of Mastic Tape next to each other on the base of the fitting.

Pierce the fixing screws or bolts through the mastic to avoid bunching when tightening.

AccessoriesRenewing items can be more economic in the long run.

HandrailsBracketsDF226B

Gelcoat FillerHT036

Re-FittingIf you can re-use the old fixing holes, refit the fitting.

However, if not, you may need to use larger screws or move the fitting slightly and re-drill new holes. Fill the old holes with a Gelcoat Filler.

Deck Plug

LF034

Fender Cleat

DF215B

Mooring Cleat

DF213E

MasticTape

CM018

© Sheridan Marine 2014. All rights reserved. E&OE. This is a project guidance sheet and not a ‘How-to’ fact book. It is presumed that all work is carried out safely following the product man-ufacturers instructions. Each project may differ so may need further discussions and guidance.