bolts or rivets?

   thanks jim, the blocks are going on the end so can get a spanner in fine.
will i be able to get that paste from B&Q? and the bolts do need to be stainless yes? the normal ones arent are they?
my other thought was to simply tie them on (instead of the metal eye). this would mean that if i need to remove the boom on the water i can just cut the rope rather than have to slice the kicker line again. or will these not last?

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tmoore Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Nov 07 Location: Wales Online Status: Offline Posts: 880	Post Options Post Reply Quote tmoore Report Post Quote Reply Topic: bolts or rivets? Posted: 26 Jun 08 at 3:26pm
	thanks jim, the blocks are going on the end so can get a spanner in fine. will i be able to get that paste from B&Q? and the bolts do need to be stainless yes? the normal ones arent are they? my other thought was to simply tie them on (instead of the metal eye). this would mean that if i need to remove the boom on the water i can just cut the rope rather than have to slice the kicker line again. or will these not last?
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JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6662	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jun 08 at 3:23pm
	Always use bolts if you can - rivets are definitely second best, but the only choice for the many places where you can't get a spanner and a nut in place the other side. Either way you should use the horrible yellow anti-corrosion paste. I usually start holes with a small drill. Seems to work OK if you're careful.

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	well my new rs300 boom arived today after my other one snapped in half last weekend. i have borrowed a rivetter from a guy at the club. but it occured to me that bolts would be easier and stronger. its for the block on the boom through which the kicker line goes and also the block to direct the outhaul from along the boom down to the deck. well which is best to use, bolts or rivets and why? i would need to use stainless bolts but what about the rivets, dont i need a paste of some kind? also, how do i drill the holes for these as the boom is round so how will i get the bit to stay still, i would centre punch but that would weaken the area around the hole. what do i do? thanks tom
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