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Thread: Screw Loose
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05-24-2007, 06:42 PM #1
Screw Loose
Everytime I go out on the water, I come back with a bolt missing from my tower. This is the third bolt in the last Month. Has anyone had the same problem with their boat?
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05-24-2007, 07:37 PM #2Senior Member
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Re: Screw Loose
Originally Posted by tazz3069
I think just a regular check before you go out should do the trick....keep an alan handyContrary to popular belief, a boat does not run on "Thank Yous"
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05-24-2007, 07:39 PM #3Senior Member
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if you don't have to lower your tower use thread lock.
i did last year and have yet to have one come lose.
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05-24-2007, 07:42 PM #4Member
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I always tighten tower mounting thru hull bolts at the beginning and middle of the season, same with racks, speakers, mirror and all tower pivot or joint fastners.
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05-24-2007, 07:52 PM #5Senior Member
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Yep, same here...almost lost one last month. The thinner towers suck imho...too much flex. I check mine every other trip or so. No solution other than loc-tite or dilligence.
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05-24-2007, 08:31 PM #6
Thanks for the info. I am going to buy a few to keep in the boat, just in case. Lock tight is also a great idea. I was just wondering why when they assemble the boat, they don't use lock tight. Still love the boat. I am in the process of installing my new speaker and light system.
Mark
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05-24-2007, 09:08 PM #7Senior Member
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tazz, i think when the boats are shipped they are done so without the tower. it is the dealer who does the install???
i thought you guys were referring to the bolts that go in the tower uprights, not where it attaches to the top of the deck.
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05-25-2007, 08:33 AM #8
QB,
It is the big Allen Screw that connects the pole base to the upright. I noticed it gone when I started my stereo install. Skiers Choice told me that it woulb be cheaper to find the Allen Bolt at a hardware store for a few dollars. If I can not find it, I need to pay for the shipping, which is 3 times the amount of the bolt.
Mark
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05-25-2007, 10:55 AM #9
In Vegas, you should be able to find a bolt and fastener store that can match the bolt and I beleive they are Stainless Steel. I almost memorized my hardware parts selection and you would be hard pressed to find a allen head bolt that size in SS.
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05-25-2007, 12:29 PM #10
There you go Tazz. I think Ed owes you a buck but then it takes away from the "Send Ed Down Under" fund.
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