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Author	Topic:   Seat Screw Length
cdnturbo	posted 06-13-2015 11:21 AM ET (US)         im installing a pedestal seat in my 15 Striper. I know the wood in the hull is 1/2 inch. How long should the screws be to attach the pedestal base?
contender	posted 06-13-2015 04:16 PM ET (US)             I would use s/s through bolts, nuts and washers.... screws will come loose after a while...
cdnturbo	posted 06-14-2015 12:16 AM ET (US)             I'm not sure how to bolt , when I don't have access to the other side of the floor
Binkster	posted 06-14-2015 10:10 AM ET (US)             I would use #12 pan head s/s sheet metal screws About 1 1/2 inches long. Pick up a small tube of 3M 5200 adhesive sealant, and drill new holes (don't use the old holes), fill them with the sealant, and attach the pedestal. They will never come loose. Always keep things simple. rich
cdnturbo	posted 06-14-2015 10:51 AM ET (US)             Thanks , that is what I will do
porthole2	posted 07-01-2015 03:44 AM ET (US)             Use a countersink to chamfer the hole after drilling. It will help prevent hairline cracks radiating out from the hole.

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