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Billyclub 05-10-2009 11:01 PM
Boat cover snaps
 
What is a good way to replace a cover fastener snap that has come off of the boat? I was thinking of screwing the fastener to the boat but can't find a screw fat enough to match the existing screw hole in the boat or with a small enough screw head to set below the fastener...... ?

WetWilly 05-11-2009 09:16 AM
Re: Boat cover snaps
 
Hi Billyclub,

Sounds like the hole is striped out. Same thing happened on my SeaRay years ago... Fixing it will be a snap! (pun intended :D) I recommend filling the existing hole with a marine epoxy or my favorite for things like this, JB Wield, let dry thoroughly then drill a pilot hole for a screw that fits inside your snap (if you still have the original screw, you can just re-use it).

WetWily

Billyclub 05-11-2009 12:44 PM
Re: Boat cover snaps
 
That's a great idea. Thanks

Billyclub 05-26-2009 02:05 AM
Re: Boat cover snaps
 
I used the JB Weld and it worked great allowing me to secure the snaps. Thanks.

WetWilly 05-26-2009 02:22 AM
Re: Boat cover snaps
 
Hey Billyclub, glad to here it's all fixed! :wink_thumbup:


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