deck insert anchors

[learning to fly]

hello, does anyone know where i can get the deck inserts anchors that are screwed into a floor and allow a console or seat to be fasted by a bolt and easily removed. . thanks

[FanOfZHT]

Zodiac Hurricane Tech uses them in production. Any Zodiac Milpro Dealer should be able to get them, albeit inbound shipping is from Vancouver, BC. MSRP is between $10-$15 EA. They're made of 314 stainless, and require a tap for installation.

IF49994
INSERT,1/4"INx 3/8"OUT,KN420
IF49998
INSERT,5/16INx 3/4"OUT,BLIND
IF49999
INSERT,5/16INx 3/4"OUT,BLIND
IF50020
INSERT,1/4"INx 1/2"OUT,OPEN
IF50021
INSERT,5/16"IN x 1/2"OUT,BLIND

[learning to fly]

thanks for the reply. ill try to contact them, any other place that sells them. Also what does the tool look like to insert them, is it a special tool, can i just use a bolt with a couple nuts to instal them? thanks again

[FanOfZHT]

I believe the exterior threads are course, but the insert won't cut new threads before you strip the insert's inner threads using the bolt-nut technique you describe. The tap isn't a special tool as it's available commercially, but I've been told its size is uncommon for most local hardware stores. I've been fortunate that employers and/or friends have 'em to borrow. The Milpro dealer can ask Zodiac about the thread pitch and the size of the tap.
I don't believe the design is patented, Ullman sells them - Deck insert bolts | Ullman Dynamics - World Leader in Suspension Seats
and I'm sure with enough searching you'll find them elsewhere.

[diver 1]

I buy them from these guys - https://technifast.co.uk/blind-self-tapping-inserts

they also sell them on Ebay.

I use the M10 ones. They are great.

[Capt John]

Call Fred at Southeast Marine Rescue (336) 674-3953. He has them in stock.