The rubrail on my Cat is installed with stainless steel pop rivets.
The rubrail on my Cat is installed with stainless steel pop rivets.
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I use to just pull a few inches at a time to get to the screws. 4200 them several yrs ago. None have backed out since.
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Life is kinda hard but it's
better than the other options .. er ..option !
Charger Bass Boats have a strip of oak running the length of the cap. Screws go into the oak. 3 Charger boats, never had the problem OP speaks of
"It's even, but it ain't settled. Let's settle it." Fast Eddie
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I had a buddy with a bass at had to replace rivets all the time....Often it’s a symptom of beating the tar outta your boat...
i also have used the toothpick trick on any loose screws --always worked great
1988 Ranger 364V
150HP Merc Black Max
Happens a lot if you run big water or rough water . Around here we go up one size of screw and put more than the manufacturer put in.
You might think of using red thread locking products. That is a type of super glue. On small bolts sometimes you have to heat it just to be able to get the bolts out. It's pretty strong.
Bamboo skewers are the best for filling wallowed out holes to tighten a screw. Still needs silicone to seal the screw, but works much better than toothpicks.
I also use a little silicone spray on the rub rail and rubber mallet when re-installing the rub rail. Turns it into a 5 minute job for whole boat.
Think what would happen in this country if the many stopped fearing the few.
2015 RT 178 w/70hp Yamaha.