Bow handle rails

[Jeromy Gaudy]

I have a 2017 yamaha 212 Ltd. My bow handle rails are loose and am not sure what us the easiest way to tighten them.

 

[Dave burke]

Never had to deal with this but I would guess they’re bolted through the fibreglass. You’ll probably have to take the seat backs off to access the bolts.

Can you see how to do that? I’d check on my boat but it’s in storage

 

[Neutron]

Empty out your bow seat compartments lay upside-down and look up. I used a 3/8 ratchet with a long extension and a swivel universal adaptor. Was very easy. Forgot the nut size 13 mm i think

 

[212s]

Yes these are just bolted through the deck. Put some blue Loctite on the threads so it doesn't loosen again.

 

[Jeromy Gaudy]

Empty out your bow seat compartments lay upside-down and look up. I used a 3/8 ratchet with a long extension and a swivel universal adaptor. Was very easy. Forgot the nut size 13 mm i think

Thank ya sir

 

[Neutron]

Thank ya sir

You are very welcome

 

[Alexegan88]

FYI - at least on my 252SE - removing the speaker is not enough to reach the forward hand rail bolt. You have to remove the entire speaker trim. Start with the speaker. Then there are four bolts that you have to remove from the inside (access under the seat or through speaker hole and then also remove the two cup holders (rotate chrome trim and pull off cap to expose three bolts) in order for the trim to slide out. Be delicate because the four bolts are simply glued to the piece of trim. It’s a massive pain. Really wish they would have added some locktight or something.