Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1983 Montauk 17 Console floor & cleats

Posted by Finnegan on 04/20/15 - 10:58 AM
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Those angle brackets used on the 1983 and later center consoles are made from ANODIZED aluminum angles to prevent galvanic corrosion around the countersunk screw holes. So if you are going to switch to that detail, be sure you get the anodized angles. I have never seen this product in the regular lumber and hardware stores. You will quickly regret the use of ordinary Home Depot mill finish aluminum angles, as the SS screws will seize up in them, creating problems you don't need.