What is the proper size and length of rivet for the H18 tramp track mounted to each hull? Are these stainless or aluminum?

Thank You

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Jim
New Orleans

'83 H18 SX mods 2013 -
'65 Lavey Craft 2005 -
'69 Cal 25 1997 - 2001
'80 P16 1980 - 1996
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My old parts catalog calls for part # 8010121 or a 3/16" X 5/8" with a backup washers. Be sure to buy enough rivet caps, part # 08011291. The guide states (9) required.You may choose more.

Now that size seems a little short to me, so I would get the longest rivet that fits the rivets caps if it was me and be sure to use those backup washers or stainless fender washers if they fit and as you could reach.
Use your imagination to reach the backside of the rivets inside the hulls as a backup.

You may have to trim fender washers to fit into that tight pocket under deck.

I remember adding some rivets to my 21SE tramp track and that what I did.

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Bill 404 21SE
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Check the thread over here. Should give you everything you ever wanted to know...

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Jeff R
'88 H18 "Jolly Mon"
'10 C2 USA1193
NE IN / SE MI
cramsailing.com
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Rehmbo - THANK YOU that is an amazing post!!!! It helped me with all kinds of questions I had.

Bill thank you, these are supposed to be SS correct?

Thank You



Edited by shipchips1 on Feb 13, 2012 - 02:14 PM.

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Jim
New Orleans

'83 H18 SX mods 2013 -
'65 Lavey Craft 2005 -
'69 Cal 25 1997 - 2001
'80 P16 1980 - 1996
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~~ Yes get SS... and if thats the track for the jib cars ya have to get "COUNTER SUNK" rivt's.... If ya don't use them you won't be able to move yer jib-cars on yer jib track...... There is a difference

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~ Vietnam Vet 69-71~ 17 Hobie w/big jib, ~18 Hobie mag,~DN Ice sailor,
and other toys.......
~~ I live in NY state on the north shore of Oneida lake in
Bernhards Bay. ~~~~~~
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Popeyez - thank you!!

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Jim
New Orleans

'83 H18 SX mods 2013 -
'65 Lavey Craft 2005 -
'69 Cal 25 1997 - 2001
'80 P16 1980 - 1996
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Problem solved, I think.

I called Backyard Boats and Jay set me up with the full set plus some extras for both the jib track and the tramp track for both hulls.

I will tell you the price when I get the invoice.

Thanks for the help guys

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Jim
New Orleans

'83 H18 SX mods 2013 -
'65 Lavey Craft 2005 -
'69 Cal 25 1997 - 2001
'80 P16 1980 - 1996
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