Mudshark Active Member Jan 7, 2017 #1 Has anyone used stainless steel #14 screws to mount the swivel bases? The existing ones on my boat were mounted like that. I am putting new swivel bases on an wonder if it's sufficient .
Has anyone used stainless steel #14 screws to mount the swivel bases? The existing ones on my boat were mounted like that. I am putting new swivel bases on an wonder if it's sufficient .
bigdogeh Well-Known Member Jan 7, 2017 #3 1/4" bolts with large fender washers and nylock nuts might be a better choice if it's possible to access underneath to fasten the nuts.......
1/4" bolts with large fender washers and nylock nuts might be a better choice if it's possible to access underneath to fasten the nuts.......
Stosh Well-Known Member Jan 7, 2017 #4 I agree with bigdogeh. You must through bolt Downrigger bases. Stosh
Mudshark Active Member Jan 7, 2017 #5 Hole sawed an access point and bolted through. Thanks for the input guys.
Fixit Well-Known Member Jan 9, 2017 #7 sly_karma said: #14 and 1/4" are the same shank diameter. Click to expand... guess it depends on the length of the screw and the material its screwed into... id be much happier with 1/4" bolts holding it into place.
sly_karma said: #14 and 1/4" are the same shank diameter. Click to expand... guess it depends on the length of the screw and the material its screwed into... id be much happier with 1/4" bolts holding it into place.
sly_karma Crew Member Jan 10, 2017 #8 Fixit said: guess it depends on the length of the screw and the material its screwed into... id be much happier with 1/4" bolts holding it into place. Click to expand... Me too. And backing plate for additional stiffness. Loads of torque on a DR base.
Fixit said: guess it depends on the length of the screw and the material its screwed into... id be much happier with 1/4" bolts holding it into place. Click to expand... Me too. And backing plate for additional stiffness. Loads of torque on a DR base.
