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For those that have actually replaced the rubrail (base and insert) on a Newport please,
Ready to start putting on the new base and I get concerned if the fastener is correct.
Screws vs Rivets??? Note rivets installed base previously.
I have #10 1.5” SS screws, flathead/ countersink with epoxy on threads, self taping from Sue at twin cities marine. This means you need no drilling but need to countersink the the surface hole for screw.
I keep reading about people who used rivets.
Before I begin attaching base...use the screws OK? Or should I go to 5/8 rivets as alos suggested option from Sue?