Try Tefgel: http://www.tefgel.com/contain.php?param=tefgel_infor A lot of my boom and mast hardware was installed using large pop rivets. I would not have thought that strong enough, but they have been on there a long time with no problems. On a boom preventer, I use two types. The quick and dirty method is one of those black rubber tarp straps from the boom bail to the aluminum toe rail. Be careful you don't catch a flying hook in the eye if that snaps out of your hand. That is mostly for light air stuff in boat chop to keep the boom and mainsail from flogging around. Second method is my boom vang, which has snap shackles on each end. Unclip the mast end and take it to the toe rail. Better angle and it's not going anywhere. Both methods take advantage of the aluminum toe rail with all those holes. Still prefer that over the wood myself. On Jun 23, 2008, at 8:37 AM, Joe Murphy wrote:
Did you coat the stainless steel screws? I heard that you should coat them with a product called Duraloc which provides a barrier between the stainless and aluminum to prevent galvanic corrosion. I can't locate this stuff. Anyone out there have any leads?? Thanks, Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: <JDavies104@aol.com> To: <rick@skyko.com>; <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 8:25 AM Subject: Re: M_Boats: question about boom attachment
Rick,
My boom also dates from 2005, and all the screws have holes with tapped threads. I have added a couple of turning blocks and cleats for reefing using a tapping drill and #10-32 stainless machine screws. Works fine.
Rick
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