What type of screws to use on aluminum hull

  • brian_j
    Posts: 204
    March 19, 2010 at 3:01 pm #1266715

    I’m adding some more rod holders to my aluminum hull boat. Which type of screws are you supposed to use? I know some coatings and metals can react with the alumiminum. Thanks guys.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    March 19, 2010 at 3:02 pm #855200

    Stainless Steel.

    -J.

    Denny O
    Central IOWA
    Posts: 5819
    March 19, 2010 at 3:12 pm #855204

    SS with out a doubt!

    tstatz
    wis
    Posts: 188
    March 19, 2010 at 3:28 pm #855213

    Find yourself a hardware store with a good stainless assortment.Have fun getting your boat ready!One of the best parts of fishing!

    medic242
    Sioux Falls, SD
    Posts: 71
    March 19, 2010 at 4:06 pm #855230

    SS the only way to go, as far as I know

    sauger
    Hastings ,MN
    Posts: 2442
    March 19, 2010 at 5:39 pm #855276

    Quote:

    Stainless Steel.

    -J.

    yup

    outdoor_guy
    Norway,Michigan (In DA UP)
    Posts: 165
    March 19, 2010 at 5:49 pm #855279

    Agree on Stainless Steel. I also add a bit of silicone to the screw to help keep it tight form vibration issues.

    AllenW
    Mpls, MN
    Posts: 2895
    March 19, 2010 at 7:15 pm #855302

    FWIW
    I’ve always used stainless nuts and bolts for my rod holders, with a 3/16 or 1/4″ aluminum backing plate, little locktite on the threads and they’ll stay tight.

    Al

    igotone
    Posts: 1746
    March 19, 2010 at 7:50 pm #855319

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    Yep!

    thats what I used too

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