Spyderlok screws

[Orion_70]

Ok guys, just got my new R-100 Spyderloks in. Wahoo! Ok, though Does anyone know the drill bit size for the pilot hole for these screws??? Will be mounting/drilling fiberglass.
EZ Pole???

[Fishhunter]

What I do is place a piece of tape over the area I am going to drill. Match the drill bit to the exact size of the screw and then go to a one size smaller drill bit to drill your pilot hole. Use a little wd40 on the screw and screw in the screw slowly. This works for me, I am very cautious when drilling into a fiberglass boat at the prices of boats these days.

[broharrell]

Look at your instructions, size should be there, or you could pm EZ Poleholder if you don't find it.

[Orion_70]

Just a diagram, no directions or sizes. Speaking of anyone have a preference on plate placement/orientation. It's 4x3.5 so does it matter which way the plate is oriented.
Figured I would pm him if he didn't see the thread.
Yeah, I'm squeamish about drilling into the boat as much as that thing cost, but I had to get cover it

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