Hi Frank, Here is the better picture I promised of the packing material used to seal the two nuts of the Claw control rod thru hull. Large steel nuts are not a good plan unless you want rust every were. http://cid-5085d10eb6afe47c.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Claw%20Removel/SS%20Claw%20Control%20Bar/DSCN7943.JPG I read this quote and thought of you Frank. ;} " If there is anything the nonconformist hates worse than a conformist, it's another nonconformist who doesn't conform to the prevailing standard of nonconformity." ~ Bill Vaughan Regards, Szybowski |