Hi,
Bought the nylon mast cleat for $4 and am wanting advice on the install.
In 2013 other forum member posted he utilized #10 Stainless steel sheet metal screws along with 3m 4200 sealant:
http://sailingforums.com/threads/mast-cleat-install-question-on-rivet-sizing.29773/
The mast wall thickness is only 2.11mm.... so I'm thinking with that method the cleat is being held on with only 1 thread rotation on two sheet metal screws....DOESN'T SOUND EXTREMELY SECURE. I'm picturing the cleat getting ripped out in a good gust and getting hit on the head with the falling sail going overboard and getting tangled up and...well you get the picture.
So I'm thinking of utilizing a Aluminum Drive Rivet:
http://www.hansonrivet.com/drive-rivets-aluminum.htm
I would appreciate any and all comments and advice on how to best do this install.
Thanks
Bought the nylon mast cleat for $4 and am wanting advice on the install.
In 2013 other forum member posted he utilized #10 Stainless steel sheet metal screws along with 3m 4200 sealant:
http://sailingforums.com/threads/mast-cleat-install-question-on-rivet-sizing.29773/
The mast wall thickness is only 2.11mm.... so I'm thinking with that method the cleat is being held on with only 1 thread rotation on two sheet metal screws....DOESN'T SOUND EXTREMELY SECURE. I'm picturing the cleat getting ripped out in a good gust and getting hit on the head with the falling sail going overboard and getting tangled up and...well you get the picture.
So I'm thinking of utilizing a Aluminum Drive Rivet:
http://www.hansonrivet.com/drive-rivets-aluminum.htm
I would appreciate any and all comments and advice on how to best do this install.
Thanks