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1987 Newport 17 rubrail screw specific
WandCNewport	#1  Posted on 09/04/19 - 4:16 AM
Member Posts: 10 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/23/19	Ok. After coming up with the plan to replace rail both base and red insert....received the screws ordered. I was surprised they were flat head, countersink. Countersink into what? The base is that stiff plastic material. I thought an oval head might arrive....I was surprised to get countersink. Those that have used screws instead of rivets...do you recall the screw used? Size and type? Thanks
Phil T	#2  Posted on 09/04/19 - 4:53 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	In this thread, the standard size is #8 stainless 3/4". Given you have a Newport gunnel cap, you may want additional depth. Go for 1 or 1 1/2 inches. http://www.whalercentral.com/forum/vi...post_44272 (I did a search on "rubrail screw size". Third result) You can chamfer the edges of the receiver with the right bit in your drill. Clamp the receiver in place, drill the pilot hole then chamfer and then install screw. Repeat. Having a second drill helps avoid bit changes. Edited by Phil T on 09/04/19 - 4:56 AM 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
WandCNewport	#3  Posted on 09/04/19 - 7:58 AM
Member Posts: 10 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/23/19	So screw received was #10 1.75”. Again Newport rail. Has anyone actually did it with screws and do you recall screw specifics - size, type, etc? Thanks in advance for response.