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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Transom through bolts... type, sealing question.
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<blockquote data-quote="muskyhunter1978" data-source="post: 512383" data-attributes="member: 34965"><p>As some of you guys know, I'm knee deep at the moment on a transom resto on a Starcraft boat. So far so good, everything is going beautifully. I'm taking stock of the hardware I need to replace as I will not use any of the old stuff when I put this thing back together. Looking at replacement bolts that go through the transom, I believe they are called truss head bolts. I'm thinking of using star head instead of philips because well... I hate anything philips head and avoid them if I can. I already found a place to order these bolts in I believe 304 SS. Is my assumption correct in that the truss head is the correct type? Anything better?</p><p></p><p>As for the second question. What is the best way to ensure these seal? I have heard/read that using a nylone washer is a good idea to one help seal, but two, to ensure a bit of a separation of the SS bolt and the aluminum. Assuming this is more of a concern in salt environments than fresh, but if I can do it for .10 a washer... why not? Do you recommend applying sealant to the bolt/hole when installing? The original bolts had no washers and I did not detect any sealant either. </p><p></p><p>Thanks fellas.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="muskyhunter1978, post: 512383, member: 34965"] As some of you guys know, I'm knee deep at the moment on a transom resto on a Starcraft boat. So far so good, everything is going beautifully. I'm taking stock of the hardware I need to replace as I will not use any of the old stuff when I put this thing back together. Looking at replacement bolts that go through the transom, I believe they are called truss head bolts. I'm thinking of using star head instead of philips because well... I hate anything philips head and avoid them if I can. I already found a place to order these bolts in I believe 304 SS. Is my assumption correct in that the truss head is the correct type? Anything better? As for the second question. What is the best way to ensure these seal? I have heard/read that using a nylone washer is a good idea to one help seal, but two, to ensure a bit of a separation of the SS bolt and the aluminum. Assuming this is more of a concern in salt environments than fresh, but if I can do it for .10 a washer... why not? Do you recommend applying sealant to the bolt/hole when installing? The original bolts had no washers and I did not detect any sealant either. Thanks fellas. [/QUOTE]
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