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| Author: | Madwand [ Mon Aug 22, 2011 11:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Ram mount fasteners? |
Is there any standard way you guys are mounting your Ram balls? What hardware? I saw in the Hobie catalog some well fasteners that are supposed to seal the hole, but I don't see anyone ever mentioning using them or even know where to get them. Is everyone just using SS nuts bolts and washers? I saw a mention of Goop once, would that be the marine version? Would you use it just in the holes, or would you slather it all over mating surfaces? |
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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Mon Aug 22, 2011 11:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ram mount fasteners? |
I use SS hardware and Silicon Adhesive to seal all holes. |
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| Author: | Madwand [ Mon Aug 22, 2011 11:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ram mount fasteners? |
Are you always be able to reach the underside to attach bolts and washers, or do you use some kind of screw that seals itself into the hole? |
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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Mon Aug 22, 2011 11:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ram mount fasteners? |
So far, I've been able to reach. An old trick, if it's out of reach, drill the hole just a little bit larger, and fish some light fishing line into the hole and tie it to near the end of the bolt. Be sure to have the washer (oversized?) with a bit of Silicon Adhesive on it and pull the bolt from the inside to out (backward!). A wrench or long pliers can usually hold the bolt inside as you tighten. |
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