Recarpeting boat....Question on lids and rivets?

Hey guys,

I am about to start recarpeting my boat and have a question. My lids are all riveted on, which I will have to drill out I am sure. Now, I bought my stuff from bassboatcarpets.com, and they recommend replacing them with stainless bolts and lock nuts.....where in the world can I get that volume of lock nuts and bolts? I went to west marine and they didnt have much and what they did have was EXPENSIVE. I estimate needing problay 100 or more, where is the best place to get that stuff.

Thanks, Mike

how many you need, possibly can get them form automotive fasteners by my home, just might be slightly more expensive with shipping and all, but if interested would be glad to help you out. just let me know qty, length and and style

im pleased with the way my recarpeting came out, and you should be too, it makes a world of difference

i think lowes sells them too if you have one local

Don't be afraid to check with your local hardware store, like Ace or something. They normally have some out of the ordinary items there.

If youhave a Tractor Supply nearby, some carry stainless steel hardware. They sell all nuts, bolts, and washers by the pound. You can generally get the pound for about the same price a 1/2 dozen will cost on one of the pre-packaged cards.

local hardware store, make sure they are ss

Why can't you rivet them back in place??

I re carpeted my boat and the riveting of the lids was no big deal:)

Ubuck

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My local ACE hardware has a plentiful supply of SS hardware. Try them.

http://www.fastenal.com

theres one near my house.. a bag of 100 6/32 screws stainless is less than 8 bucks

Jim

Just did mine, I used a flathead screwdriver and a hammer to knock the heads off the rivets, didn't take much to get um off. Also went back with rivets.

I also replaced mine with rivets. Once you get the hang (and correct size drill bit) of drilling them out, it's easy.

P.S. Except for that one rivet that just wants to spin around!