I think West Marine probably has the stuff by a different name. Actually, I think aluminum rivets might be considered, since they are likely strong enough, and can be drilled out with ease to remove the fitting.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Murphy Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 6:37 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: question about boom attachment 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: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[email protected]> 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 > > > ************** > Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for > fuel-efficient used cars. > (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
