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<blockquote data-quote="Rat" data-source="post: 148287" data-attributes="member: 1914"><p>If you are going to use Alu. bracing and decking:</p><p>Use either rivets or sex-bolts (sleeve-bolts) through the fiberglass hull. You want a nice smooth surface in contact with the fiberglass hull. If you just use sleeveless bolts, and the threads are in contact with the fiberglass, the flexing will cause the threads to 'chew' the glass and wallow out the bolt hole eventually. You need a type of fastener that will not chew the glass. </p><p></p><p>5200 as an adhesive is about the best there is, use it as a backing on the Alu. frames and cleats; it will help keep everything nice and tight. I wouldn't trust it alone though. </p><p></p><p>You can forgo the Alu. and just use epoxy resin and wood. This way you get the same 'feel' through the whole boat and it will all look the same as well; and you will not need to make holes in the hull.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rat, post: 148287, member: 1914"] If you are going to use Alu. bracing and decking: Use either rivets or sex-bolts (sleeve-bolts) through the fiberglass hull. You want a nice smooth surface in contact with the fiberglass hull. If you just use sleeveless bolts, and the threads are in contact with the fiberglass, the flexing will cause the threads to 'chew' the glass and wallow out the bolt hole eventually. You need a type of fastener that will not chew the glass. 5200 as an adhesive is about the best there is, use it as a backing on the Alu. frames and cleats; it will help keep everything nice and tight. I wouldn't trust it alone though. You can forgo the Alu. and just use epoxy resin and wood. This way you get the same 'feel' through the whole boat and it will all look the same as well; and you will not need to make holes in the hull. [/QUOTE]
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