J JOHNSON44 Active member Joined Oct 11, 2010 Messages 38 Reaction score 0 Oct 16, 2010 #1 Do I need to worry about what kind of metal screws to use in my aluminum boat? Not sure if this is galvanic action or corrosion. Should I use aluminum screws? Stainless?
Do I need to worry about what kind of metal screws to use in my aluminum boat? Not sure if this is galvanic action or corrosion. Should I use aluminum screws? Stainless?
J jdd5p Member Joined Aug 25, 2008 Messages 22 Reaction score 0 Oct 17, 2010 #2 I use stainless steel. Aluminum screws are hard to find and I believe I have heard they are not as strong.
I use stainless steel. Aluminum screws are hard to find and I believe I have heard they are not as strong.
Brine Moderator Moderator Joined Jan 18, 2009 Messages 3,236 Reaction score 1 Location TX Oct 17, 2010 #3 Aluminum Rivets, Stainless everything else.
K KMixson Well-known member TinBoats Supporter Joined Apr 25, 2008 Messages 2,395 Reaction score 136 Location North Charleston S.C. Oct 17, 2010 #4 Brine said: Aluminum Rivets, Stainless everything else. Click to expand... That's it in a nutshell.
MassFisherman Well-known member Joined Mar 6, 2010 Messages 87 Reaction score 0 Location Massachusetts Oct 17, 2010 #5 KMixson said: Brine said: Aluminum Rivets, Stainless everything else. Click to expand... That's it in a nutshell. Click to expand... Why do you put them in a "nut shell"? :lol:
KMixson said: Brine said: Aluminum Rivets, Stainless everything else. Click to expand... That's it in a nutshell. Click to expand... Why do you put them in a "nut shell"? :lol:
cavman138 Well-known member Joined Oct 13, 2009 Messages 596 Reaction score 0 Location Corpus Christi, TX Oct 17, 2010 #6 agreed
E elwaynum1 Member Joined Sep 26, 2010 Messages 18 Reaction score 0 Oct 17, 2010 #7 MassFisherman said: KMixson said: Brine said: Aluminum Rivets, Stainless everything else. Click to expand... That's it in a nutshell. Click to expand... Why do you put them in a "nut shell"? :lol: Click to expand... Keeps the water out, I suppose.... :roll:
MassFisherman said: KMixson said: Brine said: Aluminum Rivets, Stainless everything else. Click to expand... That's it in a nutshell. Click to expand... Why do you put them in a "nut shell"? :lol: Click to expand... Keeps the water out, I suppose.... :roll: