[quote=markwjoe]I am in the process of replacing a bent mast support rod and sleeve on a recently purchased 2000 Nacra 450. I just discovered that the stainless steel bolts on one side of the dolphin striker strap are loose due to corrosion of the mating threads. I believe there is a backing plate (likely aluminum) inside the cross beam. Unfortunately, it is difficult to access because there is a stiffener around one the outboard hull attachment bolts. I don't want to mess with the hull attachment bolts on this 20+ year old boat. Any advice on how to reattach the dolphin striker strap? I was actually thinking about dropping bolts down from the top but that would require making small access holes in the top of the cross beam and later plugging them. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.[/quote]
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