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Author	Topic:   Mooring Bit Removal, 1980 Revenge 22
randyt	posted 02-24-2005 01:34 PM ET (US)         I would appreciate assistance regarding the removal of this beast. I have tried manual methods with no sucess, including an impact screw drver. I am thinking about drilling it out to the top of the fastener and removing the bit, then getting a visegrip on the remaining fastener shaft and backing the shaft out. If not an Easyout would be my next step. What am I up against here? What kind of insert is molded into the hull and how bad is wy life going to get if I screw this up? All I really want to do is polish the darn thing up. Thanks
WhalerGoFar	posted 02-24-2005 07:22 PM ET (US)             Hi Randy, I have a 1980 Revenge V-22 and my bow bit has 4 screws holding down a base plate. Is this the beast that has you pulling your hair out? I put a screwdriver to it, thinking I would do the same thing, but like you I came to the rude awakening. I look foward to the responses you get to your (our) question of the day. Mike Naples, Fl.
randyt	posted 02-25-2005 12:15 AM ET (US)             Mike, The problem may be the stainless screws and an aluminum hull insert. Guess will just have to wait on the brain trust to help us out. Randy

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