Loose seat base hardware

[Gasnsuntanlotion]

Need some expertise. I have loose seat mount screws. I tried to tighten them up but they won't bite. Do I get longer screws or do I use some sort of apoxy? Any input would be great!

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

I assume they are going into the deck and not some bracket?

If the deck is still good,dry one size bigger bolts. I would. It go longer if you can avoid it.

 

[Gasnsuntanlotion]

I assume they are going into the deck and not some bracket?

If the deck is still good,dry one size bigger bolts. I would. It go longer if you can avoid it.

There Dana seat bases and I think #14 2 inch screws. They go into the deck and maybe into the stringers? Idd have to drill bases out more which I'm not sure I want to do.

 

[rivrrts429]

Or shove toothpicks in the holes and see if they bite lol

 

[Gasnsuntanlotion]

Or shove toothpicks in the holes and see if they bite lol

Lol

 

[Meaney77]

Had the same issue on my Eliminator and thought about these. You can get them at HD or OSH.

http://www.albanycountyfasteners.com/Brass-Thread-Inserts-for-Wood-400-008-p/117004.htm?1=1&CartID=0

https://www.zoro.com/value-brand-th...hEnNaGwdwOGSWwDAdB2eLhoCnGLw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[wishiknew]

There Dana seat bases and I think #14 2 inch screws. They go into the deck and maybe into the stringers? Idd have to drill bases out more which I'm not sure I want to do.

2'' screws are long you need to find what you are screwing into if you use longer screws you may go out the bottom of the boat

 

[Icky]

Is there access to underneath? Might be able to put a back up plate underneath the wood to sandwich it using bolts instead of screws

 

[rivrrts429]

The issue is that they came loose when they're really not supposed to. Things like that bother me and I'd want to know why.

If I remember right you have a Howard? If so I don't think it would leave the factory like that so maybe something else going on.

 

[No Butt No Putt]

I had the same problem in my old jet boat. So I installed these into the wood. Then I used a 5/16-18 ss allen head bolt. The seats never moved again.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-threaded-inserts/=13scugc

 

[No Butt No Putt]

Scroll down to knurled insert for hardwood. You need a tool to install them. Ask widowmaker for the part numbers.

 

[No Butt No Putt]

See the 3 silver circles on the carpet? That's all it leaves. A flush, threaded hole.

 

[Icky]

Another thought is a stainless toggle bolt if it's a through hole

 

[Outdrive1]

Or shove toothpicks in the holes and see if they bite lol

This works. [emoji106]

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

I've had success filling with epoxy and re drilling the hole. If you get something quick setting it won't fall out of the hole and make a mess.

 

[Gasnsuntanlotion]

The issue is that they came loose when they're really not supposed to. Things like that bother me and I'd want to know why.

If I remember right you have a Howard? If so I don't think it would leave the factory like that so maybe something else going on.

Yes I have a Howard Biullet

 

[RiverDave]

Or shove toothpicks in the holes and see if they bite lol

I would start with this..

but I would see if I could cut an access hole somewhere that isn't too bad and then through bolt hem

 

[Gasnsuntanlotion]

Is there access to underneath? Might be able to put a back up plate underneath the wood to sandwich it using bolts instead of screws

Not sure if I have access underneath. Doesn't appear too.

 

[Gasnsuntanlotion]

I would start with this..

but I would see if I could cut an access hole somewhere that isn't too bad and then through bolt hem

Not sure if it's bolted to the floor or into the stringers as well. I should call Gene first.

 

[Gasnsuntanlotion]

The issue is that they came loose when they're really not supposed to. Things like that bother me and I'd want to know why.

If I remember right you have a Howard? If so I don't think it would leave the factory like that so maybe something else going on.

The starboard side were a tad loose but tightened up. The port side a few were sticking up and when I tried to tighten them they wouldnt snug up. That was my worry, Is there something going on? Boat has low hours. Was wondering why the seats aren't through bolted like my Fountain was.

 

[No Butt No Putt]

I never had a problem with those stainless anchors. They mushroom into the wood. They work great.

But what do I know.

 

[Gasnsuntanlotion]

This works. [emoji106]

Tooth pics work? Lol. I may try that.

 

[28Eliminator]

This works. [emoji106]

I knew it.... Lol

 

[2FORCEFULL]

Or shove toothpicks in the holes and see if they bite lol

I've done this for years so it's probley wrong.. but I dip the tooth picks in wood glue..then before the glue is dry.. put the screw in... thightens right up... and stays

I allways see people sitting on the back rest of boat seats.....if they watched how they were made..:yikes

 

[2FORCEFULL]

2'' screws are long you need to find what you are screwing into if you use longer screws you may go out the bottom of the boat

lol.... there's a member here that wanted to lower his seat base's.... when he got done it wouldn't come off the trailer.... lag bolted the boat to the bunks...

 

[rivrrts429]

I've done this for years so it's probley wrong.. but I dip the tooth picks in wood glue..then before the glue is dry.. put the screw in... thightens right up... and stays

I allways see people sitting on the back rest of boat seats.....if they watched how they were made..:yikes

That's how I did it in the past but I knew what I was screwing in to. I'm not sure he can tell.

It cracks me up every time I mention the toothpick trick but people are surprised it works. The toothpick can be snapped off and flush with the floor when done.

 

[Paul65k]

Tooth pics work? Lol. I may try that.

Toothpics are good.....a wooden golf tee (shove it in and break off the top) is even better. I've been fixing door hinges with these for many years when a screw gets loose :rolleyes

 

[Heylam]

Not sure if it's bolted to the floor or into the stringers as well. I should call Gene first.

I would call Gene like you stated. The fact that they won't tighten and it's a Howard leads me to believe that they are thru bolted and the nut on the backside is just spinning.

 

[Heylam]

Toothpics are good.....a wooden golf tee (shove it in and break off the top) is even better. I've been fixing door hinges with these for many years when a screw gets loose :rolleyes

That works, but you have to yell "Fore" before opening the door. Lol

 

[Mandelon]

I use the toothpicks and wood glue or golf tee with wood glue as well. You leave em long, then snap the exposed ends off with a chisel. Works great for hinges or latch plates on doors that need adjusting... sometimes you can't drill a hole right next to the existing hole... so fill it up with a tee, let the glue dry and you have a blank slate to start with. :thumbsup