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The electronics box on the early 1990's Outrage console has a plexiglass door that is hinged. The hinge is attached with screws that do not penetrate.

On my recently acquired 1992 Outrage 17, several of these screws are stripped or missing. Should I attempt replacement screws or modify the design by through-bolting. I presume I can drill the holes out with a drill bit in reverse on low speed.

The console box looks like this:


The hinged door:



Appreciate your help.

Phil,

Through bolting is probably the most "bullet proof" solution using self locking nuts with, perhaps, a small fender washer. My inclination would be to see if some heavy gauge leader monofilament through the hole in two or three locations around the perimeter would provide enough biting surface for the same size screw as the originals. Otherwise I would consider trying the next size larger screw in the old hole or a combination of both. If uniformity is essential all the screws could be replaced with the next larger size.

Plexi-glas material is difficult to work with self-tapping screws. It can easily crack. I think using machine screws with elastic stop nuts would be a solution. Another approach: tap the Plexi-glas and use machine screws with some thread locking material.

Phil - the lower stash box on my 17 console never had the plexi half cover. We used it as a foot rest but it's not great. I'd like to get one for mine, could seriously use that storage area but have no idea if a proper one exists as spare part or where to source one.

I rested my foot on the lower storage part on my 1991 and almost broke it.

If interested, I can make a paper template of mine and send it to you. Any shop can fab it for you or you could buy a sheet and DIY.