Jknight611 Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Hi all, in building our Flinders 246 I have developed a respect for quality hardware. I had used some stainless steel bolts from our favorite point and click online retailer that would break so easily I was concerned they were made of compressed pasta. I removed all the what later I found out was sold as 18-8 stainless. Replaced all the hardware on previously installed and found this wasn’t really unusual for galling/breakage of the chinesiem hardware. I replaced all the hardware with 316 stainless hardware, (still probably imported) the strength/cost ratio is favorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Rendelman hull 24 Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Hi jay mark here since the start of building my cs 20 mk3 I had the same problem of finding a good source of hardware that would not send you to the poor house, locally west marine has a good variety but at a cost, but then I found a better supplier that has pretty much what you want most of which is 316, you can buy either one or a full bag or box . Prices are very reasonable. I don’t know if they mail order, the name Tacoma screw 509 5360229 you might give them a call if they have what you need and don’t mail order get a hold of me and I will be more than happy to arrange for shipment from my end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Thanks Mark, I have been using Grainger with fairly good results. It is has been a problem getting quality hardware! Long drive for you but the Messabout is a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 Jay— the slightest amount of this stuff works wonders at preventing galling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jknight611 Posted October 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 Hi Don, Thanks for the tip! The new hardware has a MUCH higher finish, (it’s shiny) and the galling issue has abated. I am sure being stainless it is possible but with the original hardware practically every fastener was effected. Fortunately my keel on the Flinders is attached with the gourmet hardware, 2 inches of fiberglass and a epoxy bed, any one of which should make the lead arrive the same time as the rest of the boat! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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