Thread: Boats out of commision for a while.

Originally Posted by Fish on Line

For those of us STARVED FOR SOMETHING TO READ this thread has filled the bill --- thanks

X2! You can also use some anti seize product on those stainless bolts, it will help with the gaulding.


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Originally Posted by Redge

X2! You can also use some anti seize product on those stainless bolts, it will help with the gaulding.


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Thanks, but I dont think they are gaulding. I think that the hex was not made properly. I contacted the co. I ordered from and got a 30% refund. Some of the nuts would barely be 1/4" down the thread and the hex would strip. Some I used pliers and removed the nut and washers to re-use. I have a real nice proto allen socket set that I was using on a stubby 3/8 ratchet for most of them, so I dont think it was operator error. I tried thw 1/4 impact to see it going faster/ smoother may have worked but it didnt.

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iF I was having that much trouble it would be time to get out the tap and make the threads before the screw went in.. Wood will heat up the screw and grip the wood.

Its not the wood doing it. The wood has a 1/4" hole for the 1/4" bolts. They just slide through, the hex head was the problem.

I put in some time today and have it as far as I can take it alone. I am going to take it to a friends welding shop to get the little welding that is needed. Just one piece is missing and that is the top cap, it should be monday. Cut, sand and rivit. After that its clean and paint(bedliner) and let it cure . Then motor back on and catch fish.

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Awsum job

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You should go in business! Looks great.


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Originally Posted by Redge

You should go in business! Looks great.


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Thanks, but I already dont have much time to fish.

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Originally Posted by JKCCKC2002

Thanks, but I already dont have much time to fish.

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you would have to quit your job to repair boats....then your self employed....then your as happy as you'll ever be....then.......your on your own..........