Any info on jib track removal on Typhoon toe-rail

[fpdima]

Hi,

I'm trying to remove the teak toe-rails on my 1973 Typhoon. Does anyone know how to remove the stainless steel jib tracks that are on top of the toe-rails? I can not remove the toe-rails without first removing the tracks, because there are screws under the tracks that hold down the toe-rails. The track screws just spin in place. I tried putting wedges under the tracks to get the screws started, but that did not work. If anyone has any insights, it would greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Wmiller]

You need to use a small socket up under the rail inside the cockpit locker where the bolt goes through. It is a little bit of a pain and you need to do it by feel as you back out the screw head on top.

[John Stone]

Hi,

I'm trying to remove the teak toe-rails on my 1973 Typhoon. Does anyone know how to remove the stainless steel jib tracks that are on top of the toe-rails? I can not remove the toe-rails without first removing the tracks, because there are screws under the tracks that hold down the toe-rails. The track screws just spin in place. I tried putting wedges under the tracks to get the screws started, but that did not work. If anyone has any insights, it would greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I don't have a Ty but on my 36 the jib tracks were through bolted through the toe-rail, while beyond the tracks the toe-rail was screwed. Socket required under the dexk to turn/hold the jib track nuts.

Good luck.

[Frenchy]

Yes, I've replaced the genoa tracks on my 33 and it was tough. To get access to the nuts, you have to remove stuff and
even then you need a mirror to see what you're doing. I don't know if this is helpful in your case, but to reassemble
I've sometimes had to put a nut in the opening of a box wrench with masking tape on one side of the wrench to hold the
nut inside so I could position it and hopefully get the bolt to engage while someone topside turns that bolt.
Anyway, it will be a good opportunity to practice squeezing in tight spaces. - Jean

[fpdima]

Thanks for the advice guys. I didn't realize the rails were held in with nuts - they were a bit hidden. After finding them, I managed to get the starboard side rail off. It was touch and go for a while because half of the screws were bent. But in the end I got it off. I'll be taking the port side rail off this weekend along with the toe rails. I really do feel it's worth the effort to do a proper refurbishing of the teak. Thanks again for all the help.