T-bolt replacement

[bigredsnapper]

I have a 17.5' with sliding windows and it's starting to get loose on the sides. Someone told me to replace the t-bolts all around. Any idea how big and difficult this job is? Thanks in advance BRS

[WillyD]

You should be able to tighten the t bolts if they are loose .If they are rusted it could be a problem. Thanks Willyd

[WillyD]

You should be able to tighten the t bolts if they are loose .If they are rusted it could be a problem. Thanks Willyd

[bigredsnapper]

Hey WillyD, they are all rusted real bad and the side windows are loose and it's starting to leak at the front and drip on my wiring. I obviously must remove the glass, replace the bolts and reseal. Has anyone ever done this themselves?

[bigredsnapper]

Hey WillyD, they are all rusted real bad and the side windows are loose and it's starting to leak at the front and drip on my wiring. I obviously must remove the glass, replace the bolts and reseal. Has anyone ever done this themselves?

[WillyD]

My boat was in a accident a few years ago. The roof and windows ripped off. I had new glass and the aluminum redone. The t bolts came from hourston glascraft. They were hard to find. The water seal I got in nanaimo. It was not that big of a deal.

[WillyD]

My boat was in a accident a few years ago. The roof and windows ripped off. I had new glass and the aluminum redone. The t bolts came from hourston glascraft. They were hard to find. The water seal I got in nanaimo. It was not that big of a deal.

[bigredsnapper]

I wonder if the bolts are a standard size. Where did you get the seal? Thanks BRS

[bigredsnapper]

I wonder if the bolts are a standard size. Where did you get the seal? Thanks BRS

[dss]

I HAVE HAD TO MAKE SOME FOR A CUSTOMER OUT OF SS. JUST GRIND THE HEADS DOWN TO THE RIGHT THICKNESS AND THEN GRIND THE SIDES TO THE RIGHT WIDTH. SHOULD DO THE JOB.PUT A COAT OF LIGHT OIL ON THE BOLTS BEFORE THE NUTS GO ON AND THAT HELPS STOP THE BALLING UP WHEN TIGHTENING THE NUTS.

[dss]

I HAVE HAD TO MAKE SOME FOR A CUSTOMER OUT OF SS. JUST GRIND THE HEADS DOWN TO THE RIGHT THICKNESS AND THEN GRIND THE SIDES TO THE RIGHT WIDTH. SHOULD DO THE JOB.PUT A COAT OF LIGHT OIL ON THE BOLTS BEFORE THE NUTS GO ON AND THAT HELPS STOP THE BALLING UP WHEN TIGHTENING THE NUTS.

[LastChance]

I ordered some a couple years ago> Google up the Taylor A. Nelson company, they still make 'em. They were $0.50 each from some marine supply place on the web. I just used Lordco sealer under the windows, and to properly seal the glass, you need to have a glass guy dig the windows out, clean the frames, and re-bed them. I had two out of three of my windows done like that, the other one that wasn't done leaks.

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[WillyD]

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[WillyD]

brs. Am I right in saying that the bottom seal is leaking and not the windows. It is not a big job to do yourself . The key is to find the t bolts. Measure the ones you have. I tried the grinding of bolts. It took a while but I finally found T bolts. They slide into the tracking . The seal was a foam tape like the stuff used for canopies.The place that I got the tape is gone. Ask at a glass or marine place. Did it about 5 years ago and no leaks.The key on any job that you do yourself is proper tools and replacement parts. Thanks Willyd

[bigredsnapper]

How do you get the old rusty bolts out? They are hard to get at and I dont think I can reach them with a saw or grinder maybe try to clamp on with visegrips and try to snap them off.BRS

[LastChance]

quote:Originally posted by bigredsnapper

How do you get the old rusty bolts out? They are hard to get at and I dont think I can reach them with a saw or grinder maybe try to clamp on with visegrips and try to snap them off.BRS




They snap off easy if you just wiggle the vice grips back and forth

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[WillyD]

Put a socket on them.They will either break or come undone.

[bigredsnapper]

Thanks guys