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Has anyone replaced the screws on their railing on a classic 16?

If so what size screw did you replace it with?

The original ones are 3/16" x 1", so I'm thinking some #10 x 1" stainless wood screws will do. I had some of the original screws on my 1965 Currituck railing stripped out. I took off the railing and filled the holes with Marine-Tex. I kept the original screws, but I can't stand Flathead screws. I would like to upgrade to Phillips head. I know I could go to the hardware store and see which ones are about the same size, but I want to make sure I get really good 316 stainless screws. Thanks

Not familiar with the hardware on that model, but if it is anything like most of the Whaler hardware for railings on other models, then I go with a 10 x 1-inch Phillip head oval head sheet metal screw in stainless. I've had mixed results with 18-8 stainless in the saltwater, so stepping up to 316 stainless is nice. Sheet metal screws will hold better than wood screw and that's what Whaler uses (sheet metal screws).

I found a great place online to order from and they sell single pieces or packs of any quantity. Give them a look (I am not affiliated, nor do I know them other than being a customer). They ship same day and everything is nicely packed and marked.

http://www.boltdepot.com

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I ended up going with [No. 10 1-inch screws being sold by an Amazon reseller with an oval head and Phillips drive] and am extremely happy. It seems to be almost an exact replacement. Even the threads look identical.

[These screws are stainless steel alloy or grade] 304 and not 316 SS, but they worked great.