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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Hardware bolts for transom got a link to good hardware
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<blockquote data-quote="DaleH" data-source="post: 428398" data-attributes="member: 15636"><p>It might have been MSC Fasteners, at https://www.mscdirect.com</p><p></p><p>Be aware most local hardware stores only sell series 304 stainless steel bolts, if using SS. They are fine for your transom work in tin boats, even for use in saltwater, just as long as you properly insulate the SS bolt body or head from the tin. I use nylon washers under heads and nuts and heavy grease or adhesive-lined heatshrink on bolt threads. Used layers of duct tape on one build and took it apart 8-years later (salt waters environment) and the tape layer was still there and no adverse effects noted.</p><p></p><p>For critical high-strength applications, like when I put a sampson post (bit) on the bow of my old toona boat, I used 8" long 1/2" diam bolts of 316L series, as it has superior corrosion resistant properties.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaleH, post: 428398, member: 15636"] It might have been MSC Fasteners, at https://www.mscdirect.com Be aware most local hardware stores only sell series 304 stainless steel bolts, if using SS. They are fine for your transom work in tin boats, even for use in saltwater, just as long as you properly insulate the SS bolt body or head from the tin. I use nylon washers under heads and nuts and heavy grease or adhesive-lined heatshrink on bolt threads. Used layers of duct tape on one build and took it apart 8-years later (salt waters environment) and the tape layer was still there and no adverse effects noted. For critical high-strength applications, like when I put a sampson post (bit) on the bow of my old toona boat, I used 8" long 1/2" diam bolts of 316L series, as it has superior corrosion resistant properties. [/QUOTE]
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