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STEMHEAD FITTING
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Will do. Thanks…

Jack

On May 3, 2019, at 7:41 PM, Ensign Sailing Forum <ensignsailing@ensignclass.com> wrote:

Square shaft screwdriver. 

On Fri, May 3, 2019 at 19:30 Zeke Durica <zeke@ensignspars.com> wrote:
Have someone hold a square shaft screwdriver. with a crescent wrench and heat the nuts hot. 

Zzzzz

On Fri, May 3, 2019 at 17:07 Ensign Sailing Forum <ensignsailing@ensignclass.com> wrote:



I have tried the screw driver method but it is difficult to hold. But you gave me an idea I think I'm going to try to wedge something like a wood dowel against the threaded stem of the bolt so i don't damage the threads and see if i can turn the nut. if I can't do this ill go through the bulkhead as you mentioned. Thank you for the advice. 

 Jack Allen
 Nyack Boat Club Fleet 51
 Ensign, "WhiteCaps" #1477



Square shaft screwdriver. 

On Fri, May 3, 2019 at 19:30 Zeke Durica <zeke@ensignspars.com> wrote:
Have someone hold a square shaft screwdriver. with a crescent wrench and heat the nuts hot. 

Zzzzz

On Fri, May 3, 2019 at 17:07 Ensign Sailing Forum <ensignsailing@ensignclass.com> wrote:



I have tried the screw driver method but it is difficult to hold. But you gave me an idea I think I'm going to try to wedge something like a wood dowel against the threaded stem of the bolt so i don't damage the threads and see if i can turn the nut. if I can't do this ill go through the bulkhead as you mentioned. Thank you for the advice. 

 Jack Allen
 Nyack Boat Club Fleet 51
 Ensign, "WhiteCaps" #1477


Have someone hold a square shaft with a crescent wrench and heat the nuts hot. 

Zzzzz

On Fri, May 3, 2019 at 17:07 Ensign Sailing Forum <ensignsailing@ensignclass.com> wrote:



I have tried the screw driver method but it is difficult to hold. But you gave me an idea I think I'm going to try to wedge something like a wood dowel against the threaded stem of the bolt so i don't damage the threads and see if i can turn the nut. if I can't do this ill go through the bulkhead as you mentioned. Thank you for the advice. 

 Jack Allen
 Nyack Boat Club Fleet 51
 Ensign, "WhiteCaps" #1477



I have tried the screw driver method but it is difficult to hold. But you gave me an idea I think I'm going to try to wedge something like a wood dowel against the threaded stem of the bolt so i don't damage the threads and see if i can turn the nut. if I can't do this ill go through the bulkhead as you mentioned. Thank you for the advice. 


Jack Allen
Nyack Boat Club Fleet 51
Ensign, "WhiteCaps" #1477
Why can't you hold the bottom with a flat screw driver or something else? 

If you go thru you have to cut out the forward bulkhead make it large enough to fit your body in. 4 inches all the way around hull , deck and bulk. Make the cut nice because you will use that piece to go back after you install some plywood cleats on the inside of the bulkhead. I would caulk and fill in the crack and paint it. If you ever have to go in again just find the screws and open it up but you shouldn't have to for a long time. Any water logged foam replace and make sure there is a drain hole in the bottom so if any water ever gets in there it has a way to get to the bilge. 

Zeke



On Fri, May 3, 2019 at 12:03 PM Ensign Sailing Forum <ensignsailing@ensignclass.com> wrote:



Hi,

 I am new to forum so just want to say hello to all. I have been an ensign owner for  7 years now and I have an issue where I need to tighten my stemhead fitting at the bow.
 There is a thru bolt with a nylon nut protruding from the stemhead and going thru the deck. I can't tighten the nut because it keeps turning along with the stem. I need to get under the deck to hold whatever it is I need to hold to tighten the nut. So what is the best way to do this. Do I go through the plywood that separates the bow and the cabin in the boat or cut an access hole in the top of the deck. Is there flotation foam in the bow that I need to chop away? If so how do you replace flotation foam? Any advice would be appreciated. 

 Best,

 Jack Allen
 Nyack Boat Club Fleet 51
 Ensign, "WhiteCaps" #1477



Hi,

I am new to forum so just want to say hello to all. I have been an ensign owner for  7 years now and I have an issue where I need to tighten my stemhead fitting at the bow.
There is a thru bolt with a nylon nut protruding from the stemhead and going thru the deck. I can't tighten the nut because it keeps turning along with the stem. I need to get under the deck to hold whatever it is I need to hold to tighten the nut. So what is the best way to do this. Do I go through the plywood that separates the bow and the cabin in the boat or cut an access hole in the top of the deck. Is there flotation foam in the bow that I need to chop away? If so how do you replace flotation foam? Any advice would be appreciated. 

Best,

Jack Allen
Nyack Boat Club Fleet 51
Ensign, "WhiteCaps" #1477
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