Loose raritan toilet, R27OB

[wyldryce]

Hey gang,

We are enjoying our new-to-us slightly used 2018 R27OB, but one of the issues I've noticed is that all four mount bolts at the base of the head have backed off. Sadly, tightening them doesn't seem to do any good as they just spin. I'm unsure if they are lags that tighten into the fiberglass (seems unlikely?) or tightens into wood backing? (more likely?) or if they are nutted on the back side? (Most likely?) I can't figure out how to gain access to the back side of the bolts though....Does the main portion of the toilet need to be removed first to attach/tighten at the base?

Thanks for any/all advice!

-Ross

 

[BB marine]

I assume the construction is the same for Ranger as it is for Cutwater. The head configuration of the Ranger27 outboard is the same as my C26. I had two Lag bolts pull out that hold the head in place. There is a piece of plywood glassed in to be a mounting base. I made the fix a bit more complicated then it needs to be but worked out well. I removed the head to properly repair the mounting holes. At the same time I replace the Duckbill check valve in the head. I drilled each mounting hole out to 1/2" and used west system epoxy to glue 1/2" oak dowel rods into the holes. I countersunk the dowel rods slightly so I could seal the top of them with epoxy. At this point the holes were ready to be drilled to proper size for the 5/16 lag bolts.

I went a step further. Which required gel coating all the repaired holes. I remounted the head in a different position. I matched the location used in the R27 which sets the head back in the corner leaving the shower floor area non-obstructed by the head. The C26 and C28 factory install has the toilet facing the head bulkhead and hanging out past the step. The area is small any space gained is appreciated. There are a few photos in my album gallery2.php?g2_itemId=66245

When reinstalling the head use a good marine silicone to seal the lags. this will prevent moisture and water from migrating into the plywood and help to prevent the lags from stripping out again.

 

[wyldryce]

Thanks Brian!!