Thanks guys. That makes it a lot simpler. Relieved to hear. :-)
Kevin Paxton '82 34 #473 Japhys Spirit Cornfield Creek, Magothy River, MD On Mon, Apr 17, 2017 at 9:15 AM Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I believe it is the same on the 34. I recall replacing the toilet as Neil > described below. > > *From:* Neil Gallagher via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Sent:* Monday, April 17, 2017 9:06 AM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Neil Gallagher <njgallag...@optonline.net> > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Toilet Replacement Mounting question > > Kevin, > > Not sure if the 34 is the same as my 35-1, but in my case the toilet was > mounted on a platform as you describe, and the there are studs, not thru > bolts, that hold the toilet down. The "studs" are called hanger bolts, > they have a wood-screw thread on one end, and a machine thread on the > other, with the wood screw end going into the platform. I filled the old > holes with epoxy, and drilled and screwed in the new hanger bolts. > > > http://www.homedepot.com/p/The-Hillman-Group-5-16-in-18-tpi-x-2-in-Stainless-Steel-Hanger-Bolt-10-Pack-44948/204775370?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cTHD%7cG%7c0%7cG-BASE-PLA-D25H-Hardware%7c&gclid=CKvV9JXFq9MCFdmCswodRvgHZQ&gclsrc=aw.ds > > Neil Gallagher > Weatherly 35-1 > Glen Cove, NY > > > On 4/17/2017 8:33 AM, Kevin Paxton via CnC-List wrote: > > Hey everyone, > I'm going to be replacing the toilet on our 34 in the next week or so. > Last time I was down there I was looking at how it's mounted and noticed > that it's up on a little platform and looks like there are thru-bolts > holding it in place. I'm assuming that there is then a bolt on the > underside that I will need to try and hold in place to loosen and tighten. > I can't seem to figure out how to get under there though? I've thought that > maybe the wall panel towards the v-berth comes off, but haven't tried it > yet. Typically when I do something like that, something breaks and I'd > prefer not to break something if I don't have to. :-) > > Any ideas on how to get to the underside of that platform for mounting a > new toilet to it? > > Also, if I need to drill new holes for the new toilet, should I fill the > old holes? If so, with what? > > Thanks, > > Kevin Paxton > '82 34 #473 > Japhys Spirit > Cornfield Creek, Pasadena, MD > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > ------------------------------ > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >
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