Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Broken Snaps - Replacing Them Yourself
Posted by Jim Reardon on 03/13/09 - 12:51 PM
#1
At this point my Whaler has more snaps that are broken than work. Any of you guys found a kit for replacing snaps on the the cussions, cooler, etc?
Jim R.
Posted by CES on 03/13/09 - 2:56 PM
#2
Good question Jim, I have the same issue too with my bow cushion.
Posted by Joe Kriz on 03/13/09 - 3:09 PM
#3
Which part of the snap? Male or Female?
All of the snaps can be replaced using a snap tool.
If the male part of the snap is stripped out on the cooler itself, you can use a rivet instead of the screw.
Posted by Bake on 03/13/09 - 4:50 PM
#4
you can get the snaps, male and female, at west marine or boaters world and the likes. I prefer the kit with the tool that fits on a pair of vice grips rather than the kit that just comes with a punch and little cup.
Posted by CES on 03/13/09 - 5:05 PM
#5
It was the female snap that broke on my cushion......are they easy to replace and am I going to have to buy a snap installation kit?
Posted by scrimshaw on 03/13/09 - 5:30 PM
#6
Buy the tool about $10.
Posted by Joe Kriz on 03/13/09 - 7:10 PM
#7
Good one Jim,
That's the tool I have and it works great.
Don't forget to make sure you get Stainless Steel version of snaps etc...
Posted by MW on 03/13/09 - 7:26 PM
#8
Any "sewing/fabric" store has complete kit's tool w/snaps