Stemhead Question

[talbot]

Thanks a bunch for getting me to worry about something that hadn't crossed my mind before. As if the economy, global warming, and world conflict weren't enough. OK -- for the record: Does anyone have any reports of a DSII L-bracket giving way?

[ChrisB]

Talbot,

Mine is an '80 DSII and I have had no problems with the stemhead fitting so far. Admittedly, mine is a southern lake boat, and a typical day is 15k wind or less, but I have been out in a few good blows during the fall and winter months (with some good chop). The questionable mounting of the bracket is yet another thing to keep me awake at night.

[GreenLake]

Talbot,

there were two independent cases mentioned in the thread on "DS2 bow deck separation".

The fix seems rather simple: Drill one or two holes through bow and bracket. Expoxy in a bolt or two, cover. After that, peace of mind. .... or rather, you're free to worry about something else.

[talbot]

Thanks. I already have the floatation tank opened up from a previous repair, so I'll check it out.