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• starboard related question
  • Re: starboard related question
  • There are a few products that might work
    • Barrel bolts are a good suggestion D'Arcy
    • you gave me an idea
    • Inspired me too.
  • Re: starboard related question
  • I'd use Heli-Coils
    • Look into threaded inserts...
      • The reason that I like Heli-coils is they are an expansion fitting that doesn't depend on threading
        • Actually it does depend on threading. A helicoil needs the hole to be tapped to fit the helicoil.
          • You're right, Brian. It is "tapped-in"
            • Yes it does...
              • As regards galling, don't that gall you? ....I have had small machine screws gall......
      • My concern with threaded inserts is that in SS they may gall in removing the bolts......
        • Look into rivnuts.
        • Galling and inserts
          • Interesting inserts. How is that done?
            • Re: Interesting inserts. How is that done?
              • I'd think brass would be perfectly acceptable on 'catbird' seats. No immersion.
                • Re: I'd think brass would be perfectly acceptable on 'catbird' seats. No immersion.
                  • What kills brass particularly is electrolysis. 40% zinc goes very fast. I say we need a test.
                    • But really, I swear...it was a brilliant and witty discussion before I hit that doggone clear button
                      • Amen, brother!!
  • I could be way off here but
    • Plastic and nylon hardware will deteriorate rapidly from UV.