Installment 36 of Mako CC Restoration Blog
Previously, we fashioned and bonded in a new penske bow eye backing stem. It's cured rock hard and ready for some hardware. Our job this night among others, was putting a ring on the nose of this boat.
For jewelry, we grabbed a hefty oversized stainless 1/2" boweye. This beefed up version has much wider hole spacing. So to start, we drilled a pilot hole for spacing, then drilled again to size, through hull and penske backer. Penske is super high-density glass impregnated foam. We weren't sure if the penske would compress over time, loosening the backing nuts. To rule out this fear, we cut a rectangular G-10 backing plate for insurance. This is a critical anchor point when trailering, mooring, or heaven forbid receiving an assistance tow. For that reason, we shamelessly way overbuilt it for the long haul. Once Humpty boat is back together again, access to this spot is granted only with persuasion from a saw.
We dry fit everything first and ground down all high spots as needed.
A concoction of West epoxy and 407 thickener mixed to peanut butter consistency made great bedding.
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Only trick - sticking it backwards over head without a disaster.
Phew!
With artist cap on, TJ prettied it up from the outside, prep work for when we eventually repaint this beast.
Presto! That should hold the Queen Mary.
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