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Poor Rib Drainage in 14' Starcraft Seafarer - Solutions?
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<blockquote data-quote="gogittum" data-source="post: 477926" data-attributes="member: 27114"><p>If you try to drive something between the hull metal and the crossbrace to expand the hole, the braces are usually pretty stiff and you'll only cause a bulge in the hull metal. I think the most practical way would be to build a tool that would let you stretch the brace. I tried to make a diagram with my limited ability on Paint......</p><p></p><p>You would need a fairly heavy length of steel rod and bend a "hook" in the end to slide under the limber hole. Use unthreaded rod - the threads create a weak spot at the bend. Thread the upper end to accept a nut and just tighten the nut to pull up on the crossbrace. Hope this makes sense. You may need to harden the rod after bending. Easy enuf, but see how it does 1st.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gogittum, post: 477926, member: 27114"] If you try to drive something between the hull metal and the crossbrace to expand the hole, the braces are usually pretty stiff and you'll only cause a bulge in the hull metal. I think the most practical way would be to build a tool that would let you stretch the brace. I tried to make a diagram with my limited ability on Paint...... You would need a fairly heavy length of steel rod and bend a "hook" in the end to slide under the limber hole. Use unthreaded rod - the threads create a weak spot at the bend. Thread the upper end to accept a nut and just tighten the nut to pull up on the crossbrace. Hope this makes sense. You may need to harden the rod after bending. Easy enuf, but see how it does 1st. [/QUOTE]
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