Rivets or Sheet Metal Screws?

[Michael Perry]

I'm installing a couple of extra cleats on my TV-18. For those who have done this, do you think rivets or screws are better for the job? Anything in particular I should be considering?

 

[JEFF WHITE]

screws in a size 14X 1" long stainless will work,but to make thm stronger and stay fastened better,#14x1' stainless machine screws with fender washers on the bottom side would be better.

 

[Michael Perry]

The only problem with the fender washers is that you can't get to the underside of the screw with the design of the gunwale. Anyone know of any hardware other that a rivet that gives you some reinforcement in an unreachable area?

 

[Greg Meyer]

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[Mark Hofman]

On my TV-18, I used self-tapping screws. I pre-drilled a small hole to get them started, but they went right in and hold great. I wouldn't use rivets.



(I have no idea how to measure screws, or I'd pull one out and give you the dimensions.)



J***N**ts? J***N**ts???? I have NO idea what you're talking about.

 

[JEFF WHITE]

those jacknuts dont hold jack!



use nutserts like on the doors of the old ford pickups which hold the mirrors on.they would work,the screws would but wouldnt trust them for more than a year from pulling out.use a #14 screw might work.i had a set on my boat for a yr with screws into the aluminum.they held,but didnt trust them too much.

 

[James D.]

don't know if this is a good suggestion or not, but you might consider having them welded in. I think it takes a 'heliarc' type of welder. those cleats need to be in there good, especially when you are tied up in the wind.



jd

 

[Michael Perry]

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[Greg Meyer]

Mo...



Screws can be measured by time, length and/or satisfactions....LOL