1985 Montauk 17 Bow Rail Install
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Gmondun |
Posted on 05/20/15 - 10:38 AM
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The screws on my Montauk 17 bow rail have gotten very loose on the port and starboard mounting areas. What is the best way to re-secure the bow rail? I plan on installing a new bow rail actually because a tree fell on my old one.
I remember reading a thread about using rivets as the best way to mount the Montauk railings, but I can't find it.
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Posted on 05/20/15 - 10:47 AM
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It is under: Articles -> Repair Articles -> How to fix rattling bow or side rails.
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Posted on 05/20/15 - 10:51 AM
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Thanks Joe. Do you use rivets to secure your rails?
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Posted on 05/20/15 - 11:08 AM
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I believe the rivets were used to connect the rail joints together not to fasten them to the deck.
I do remember seeing posts here about filling the existing holes with epoxy or something then re-drilling the holes to tighten the mounting screws.
Joe will know
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Joe Kriz |
Posted on 05/20/15 - 11:16 AM
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I haven't had to use rivets to hold the railing together.
As action mentions, you want to fill screw holes in the hull if necessary to secure the railing to the boat.
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Gmondun |
Posted on 05/20/15 - 12:22 PM
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Action, thanks. Now I understand. I was ready to shoot rivets into the deck.
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Posted on 05/20/15 - 6:44 PM
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If you are going to use the old deck holes because of looseness.....I like to put in a small splinter with a two part inject- able expoxy. The splinter gives the screw more bite than the epoxy by itself. Too big a splinter does not seem to work as well.
Garris
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Posted on 05/21/15 - 6:53 AM
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Gchuba, what is a splinter?
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Posted on 05/21/15 - 7:15 AM
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Sorry, shim or wedge of wood to help fill the hole. Along the lines of a fat toothpick. I fitted quite a few old doors and hinges that failed. The mounting was already mortised in place. I never found a filler that could hold the thread of the original screws until I put in a small shim/wedge/splinter in for bite. Too big a piece (and you would think bigger the better) and the old screw would not take as well. If really stripped 2 smaller pieces. For the boat I use some teak I have around and whittle off a piece. Oak would do well. Use a hardwood. You can dry fit with the screw before the epoxy.
Garris
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