Name needed for deck fittings

Tim M · 24 August 2009, 09:25

I'm in the process of doing up a 4m Searider. Currently putting a new deck in. I've bought a brand new Avon console for it, which is designed to be bolted to the deck using four bolts. The deck on a standard SR4 has threaded inserts built into the deck which allow you to bolt and unbolt the console without the need to get underneath the deck with a spanner.

I can visualise the fittings/inserts in my head but don't know what its called. Can anyone help?

Poly · 24 August 2009, 09:46

are they top hats glassed in?

Tim M · 24 August 2009, 09:55

That's close to what I'm thinking of. Is there a more scientific name for them?

I'm sure I've seen something like that only with little barbs on the top to help grip the surface through which they are inserted.

chewy · 24 August 2009, 09:56

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-8-UNF-RH-Thr...d=p3286.c0.m14

Them, not sure how you fix em in.

Tim M · 24 August 2009, 10:01

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Threaded-Rivet...d=p3286.c0.m14

That sort of thing has potential. Just need to find some in stainless.

Dirk Diggler · 24 August 2009, 10:04

http://www.bighead.co.uk/

Tim M · 24 August 2009, 10:34

http://www.bighead.co.uk/products/Ma...mmSquareS.html

Thanks Dirk

Downhilldai · 24 August 2009, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim M

I've bought a brand new Avon console for it,

Off topic, but what sort of money was that, Tim?

JSP · 24 August 2009, 14:33

I seem to remember a thread on here on how the bolts on the deck for the transom legs where installed.
I think it was a metal plate with the bolt attached, with the bolt going through a thick piece of plywood and the whole thing glassed to the deck. Will have a look for the thread later. Could be it's done in the same way.

doggypaddle · 24 August 2009, 15:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSP

I seem to remember a thread on here on how the bolts on the deck for the transom legs where installed.
I think it was a metal plate with the bolt attached, with the bolt going through a thick piece of plywood and the whole thing glassed to the deck. Will have a look for the thread later. Could be it's done in the same way.

thats how its done on a 5.4

Tim M · 25 August 2009, 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Off topic, but what sort of money was that, Tim?

A small fortune. I rang around Avon dealers and Outhill. The worse price I got was £760! I rang BHG at Lymington and as luck would have it they had an ex-display one avaible. It had the holes cut out for steering etc but had never been used on a boat. Got it for £250 complete with upholstry and backrest. Very chuffed

JABS · 25 August 2009, 16:32

Google 'Stainless Rivnuts'.

You might get away with ftting them in the floor, if there are some long enough.

They are like pop rivets with a thread in the middle.

You need a tool to fit them, but it can be done with a bolt and nut. Try putting a penny washer below the deck, if you have access. Bear in mind that you might be cutting a big hole in the deck to fit cables anyway.

Downhilldai · 25 August 2009, 17:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim M

A small fortune. I rang around Avon dealers and Outhill. The worse price I got was £760! I rang BHG at Lymington and as luck would have it they had an ex-display one avaible. It had the holes cut out for steering etc but had never been used on a boat. Got it for £250 complete with upholstry and backrest. Very chuffed

I think I saw that one when I was down at BHG a couple of weeks ago. Well done.

Tim M · 25 August 2009, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Downhilldai

I think I saw that one when I was down at BHG a couple of weeks ago. Well done.

Here it is!

Think I'm just going to cut a hole and put a small hatch in under the console now which will allow me to bolt though using normal bolts. Will certainly be the strongest, easiest and cheapest option. Might be handy being able to get access down there as well.