screws for deck

[brianteel]

So i have to screw the wood down to the fiberglass stringer. what should i be using. I searched all i saw was stainless steel but did not give any more info.

 

[bitterboater]

Re: screws for deck

At the top of the page is a link to the iBoats marine store.

http://www.iboats.com/Boat-Hardware/dm/*******.596891615--**********.931793355--view_id.257623

This link should help. It will lead you to the nut and bold section.

 

[brianteel]

Re: screws for deck

yeah looked at those. trying to get them local so i need to know what requirements. I am guessing SS wood screws.

 

[MountaineerMiner]

Re: screws for deck

ss wood screws will be harder to find than ss sheet metal screws. The only difference is a smooth shank over full threads (there a reason for this, google if you want to know why). I suggest predrilling and countersinking the holes. Make sure you buy the right lenght; you dont want screws hanging out the bottom of your boat! Try and use a #10 or #12.

 

[Tahorover]

Re: screws for deck

silicon bronze
http://www.jamestowndistributors.co...ne=adwords!6456&keyword=silicon+bronze+screws

 

[Cadwelder]

Re: screws for deck

silicon bronze
http://www.jamestowndistributors.co...ne=adwords!6456&keyword=silicon+bronze+screws

By far the best, but expensive. I generally just use SS wood screws. Most of the ones I've removed from factory installation are just cheapy zinc wood screws.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: screws for deck

I just used deck screws from Lowes.

 

[Tahorover]

Re: screws for deck

By far the best, but very expensive. I generally just use SS wood screws. Most of the ones I've removed from factory installation are just cheapy zinc wood screws.

There about $5.00/100 more than Stainless.

 

[Cadwelder]

Re: screws for deck

yep $5 to $7...depends on what you call expensive, I guess.....

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: screws for deck

If you predril and then coat with 5 minute epoxy or the resin your using for the deck then Lowe's deck screws work Just fine like EZ said.

 

[Tahorover]

Re: screws for deck

yep $5 to $7...depends on what you call expensive, I guess.....

Many are stiill in service on my 65 year old boat........

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: screws for deck

I just used deck screws from Lowes.

If for some reason you want to start drilling holes into your Sole and Stringers then the deck screws are your best bet.

As far as those Frearson bronze screws .. there main purpose is for Wooden boats ( like Chris Crafts with Mohog planks .. wood to wood ). One thing is you have to have a Frearson Bit ( they are NOT philips bits ). Your looking for trouble if your screwing into glass ( Tops of stringers glassed ? ) .

Each type of screw has there own specific use ( SS mostly on FG boats .. AL for tinnies and Bronze on woodies ).

YD.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: screws for deck

then the deck screws are your best bet.

I am going to mark this day on my calendar.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: screws for deck

Omg

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: screws for deck

I am going to mark this day on my calendar.

Omg

Dont get me wrong here..I can buy a box ( #8 or #10 x2" ) of a hundred SS screws for 8 bucks. Just didnt think the normal DIY'ers out there can get that price .. so in the Spirit of Iboats I suggested the good deck screws .

Plus I was assuming the sole was going to be glassed in .

YD.

PS. Screwing into a FG stringer might cause a lot of heads being broken off using SS ( if not piloted right ).

 

[Cadwelder]

Re: screws for deck

Speechless.........

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: screws for deck

If you predril and then coat with 5 minute epoxy or the resin your using for the deck then Lowe's deck screws work Just fine like EZ said.

Dont get me wrong here..I can buy a box ( #8 or #10 x2" ) of a hundred SS screws for 8 bucks. Just didnt think the normal DIY'ers out there can get that price .. so in the Spirit of Iboats I suggested the good deck screws .

Plus I was assuming the sole was going to be glassed in .

YD.

PS. Screwing into a FG stringer might cause a lot of heads being broken off using SS ( if not piloted right ).

That's why I ALWAYS recommend Pre-Drilling and coating the screws with resin.
PS Have you noticed that the OP has NOT revisited. I think we are talking to ourselves

 

[rickryder]

Re: screws for deck

I think we are talking to ourselves

That's just a sign of old age WOOD! The real problem starts when you start answering yourself

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: screws for deck

PS Have you noticed that the OP has NOT revisited. I think we are talking to ourselves

I have noticed more then a few OP threads that has not been revisited on this forum ( Sometimes its good talking amongst ourselves to re-evaluate materials and repairs ) .

Give it more then a few days before the OP comes back .. but after a few months I dont even look at them anymore .

YD.

 

[Cadwelder]

Re: screws for deck

I have noticed more then a few OP threads that has not been revisited on this forum ( Sometimes its good talking amongst ourselves to re-evaluate materials and repairs ) .

Give it more then a few days before the OP comes back .. but after a few months I dont even look at them anymore .

YD.

I'm glad I'm not the only one to notice this....thought I was just crazy.

That's just a sign of old age WOOD! The real problem starts when you start answering yourself

OMG, I've answered myself....I have gone over the deep end..