Who is suppling the nylon/delrin rudder bolts for the First 235? Canadian or US supplier would be perfered.
Is there a metal (stainless) substitute?
Kevin
Is there a metal (stainless) substitute?
Kevin
Rudder Bolts for My F235
- Thread starter Kevlor 1980
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From this parts list it looks like it is a hex head 16x50mm nylon.
you could likely replace with any 16mmx50mm fastener but I would be concerned why they chose nylon. Is it sacrificial so it breaks before doing damage to the hull? You could get some oversize nylon rod and have a machine shop make you up some.
Beneteau First 235 Factory Parts List - Hull and Deck
The Beneteau First 235 is light, fast, quick, with big boat accomodations in a small package.
www.beneteau235.com
you could likely replace with any 16mmx50mm fastener but I would be concerned why they chose nylon. Is it sacrificial so it breaks before doing damage to the hull? You could get some oversize nylon rod and have a machine shop make you up some.
Check the First 235 website. www.beneteau235.com. I think there is a guy that is still making them there.
It has been years, but IIRC, I got them at McMaster Carr or some similar company.