Pulpit install / assembly...

MJ. not sure if you noticed, but I took the rounded head bolts back and got normal bolts. I dont like teh appearance of teh normal bolts. Want the one's I had before. My only worry is when trying to torgue yours down, did they spin at all when tightning ????
 
Use nuts and lock washers, it will suck it down into the starboard and not turn, as long as your holes are not to big?
You want the hole the size of the bolt not the head! Lock washers will lock up as you tighten.
If you use lock nuts they go on to tight and you run the risk of the bolt turning when trying to get tight.

I have the nice round heads all the way around.
 
Ok, thats what I will do. I have the lock nuts, but will take them back for normal nuts and lock washers and get the rounded head type bolt. I like the appearance of the rounded bolt.
Thanks ;)
 
agree with mj, use carriage bolts w/lock washers and cleat dead in the middle. i also would ditch the holder and just wap on the cleat. i went with the biggest cleat that would fit on the pulpit. i leave the bowline on it all the time and still have enough room to wrap a few turns on the anchor rope and wrap the chain when running.
 
For the non-believers in the crowd:

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I've got to wire up the lights tonight, and order another 10" cleat for the other side. The good news is the boat is fishable again should the need arise ;)

I'll be installing the anchor locking pin like Hammer has, as opposed to the tensioner that I purchased.

And whoever said 5200 won't bond to starboard? The toothpick idea from REEL was great, thanks again REEL.
 
5200 will stick to it , but it will also come off easy, as compared to trying to get it off fiberglass.
 
Well boys, I'm all done. Or at least all the parts I have are installed ;) I still want to get one more cleat and the locking pin. The lights are wired and working. Overall I'm reel happy with the way it came out.

So, Hammer, what should the next project be? ;D
 
Lumber, if ya do, go a bit longer in size. Our sizes was..I think 21", I'd go 27".

Ok, its DONE !!.  ;D Anchor locker when o.t. check comes in.  ;D

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Worked through the rain as well.

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Hammer, they are long enough, just don't go shorter. Lookin good on yours. Wish I had my other cleat. ??? Now I'm thinking that I may just use that tensioner that I have, I'll decide in the morning. I got my lights wired, went out in the rain a minute ago and boy, them LED's look sharp in the dark.

So Hammer, whats the next project?
 
Good job AIR, glad to hear you got her wired up. ;)
Boat is a mess with tools and need to really clean up the cuddy. Other projects to follow, chain locaker, replaced bow eye support, rub rail, touch up on bottom paint. I'm sure I'll find more things to do. ;D
 
Air, so what ya doing about the anchor locker, you adding a piece of starboard or gonna knotch.
Any word from Warner if he started on his ??
 
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