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Title: Plank to Hull attachment Post by: Atom Man on November 24, 2012, 09:40:16 AM I have read the various post on this topic and am undecided on inside or outside attachment plates. Looking for Pros/Cons for each system. Also, with inside system, the 3/8" studes will need to be long enough to penetrate thickness of floor and allow installation of the nut. What is the length of the Sarns internal mounting plate studs? Making slow but steady progress on my rebuild.
Title: Re: Plank to Hull attachment Post by: Geoff Sobering on November 24, 2012, 02:36:25 PM Also, with inside system, the 3/8" studes will need to be long enough to penetrate thickness of floor and allow installation of the nut. Usually you drill a hole through the floor large enough for a socket (typ. 1"). The studs are only about 3/4" long. This boat has a slot instead of individual holes: http://iceboating.net/node/29 Title: Re: Plank to Hull attachment Post by: Atom Man on November 24, 2012, 03:04:17 PM Thank you for the picture. It was very helpful. I'm thinking that the internal mount is a cleaner look.
Title: Re: Plank to Hull attachment Post by: Geoff Sobering on November 24, 2012, 03:20:12 PM I'm thinking that the internal mount is a cleaner look. Think it's also stronger. Title: Re: Plank to Hull attachment Post by: Bob Gray on November 24, 2012, 03:36:49 PM For a cleaner look, most of us drill 1 inch holes at the locations of the holes on the alternate attach plates.
Title: Re: Plank to Hull attachment Post by: Ken Smith on December 08, 2012, 08:29:56 AM Most important reason to consider for inside mounts:
Water drains from cockpit. Sailing in rain, through puddles, or melting snow, the water inside all runs out. Result: dry butt. |