Rivets Used

[teacherspet]

I have to replace two rivets on my Vision 32 Vang Bracket on the mast. Does anyone know if Hunter used stainless steel or aluminum rivets?

 

[Rich Stidger]

I don't know what material that Hunter used, but when I re-riveted hardware on my mast I used stainless with a liberal coating of Tel-Gel to inhibit corrosion. Just my 2 cents, YMMV.

 

[Rick D]

Had mine removed and replaced last year. The rigger used aluminum FWIW.

 

[Rick Webb]

It will be real obvious when you drill them out.

I'd lean towards stainless but maybe have both ready to reinstall.

 

[teacherspet]

Thanks t

I don't know what material that Hunter used, but when I re-riveted hardware on my mast I used stainless with a liberal coating of Tel-Gel to inhibit corrosion. Just my 2 cents, YMMV.

Thanks Rich a rigger I know said to use stainless with Tel-Gel ordered the later ain't cheap but I have learned the hard way when you go cheap on a boat it will cost you more in the end

 

[teacherspet]

Had mine removed and replaced last year. The rigger used aluminum FWIW.

Thank you

 

[teacherspet]

It will be real obvious when you drill them out.

I'd lean towards stainless but maybe have both ready to reinstall.

Good advice Rick. I have a friend who used to be a rigger say the same thing

 

[jssailem]

Tef-Gel or Lanocote are the two products most used to help prevent bimetal stainless/aluminum corrosion.

 

[JamesG161]

help prevent bimetal stainless/aluminum corrosion.

Aluminum and Iron will still corrode to final Oxidation states.

We can only slow it down to an acceptable rate.

Jim...

PS : Sailboat Owner's Guide to Corrosion