Alan Wheeler Posted May 8, 2023 Report Posted May 8, 2023 I've lost a couple of lacing hooks/fixings that secure the cratch cover. I've sourced where to buy these from that match the existing ones, i.e. https://www.boatfittings.co.uk/p/lacing_hook_316_stainless_steel_heavy_duty_for_securing_cords_sail_covers_etc?gclid=Cj0KCQjwu-KiBhCsARIsAPztUF3PATW-56TI_rFPCIErqOq0lEH1G5eFtUo85Py2Tqi0pBsRD3foeHIaAmvdEALw_wcB#flash-msg However, I'm not sure how these have been fixed (see photo) or how to fix these to the boat. What is the best way to re-fix these lacing hooks through the existing holes?
Bob Chamberlain Posted May 8, 2023 Report Posted May 8, 2023 Yes - pop rivets. You need to use 'blind' ones if you drill those out and replace them. Blind rivets are sealed at the end, ordinary pop rivets have a hole all the way through so could allow water to seep through over time. Alternatively you could drill those out and tap the holes to use small machine screws or similar.
TheBiscuits Posted May 8, 2023 Report Posted May 8, 2023 4 minutes ago, Bob Chamberlain said: Alternatively you could drill those out and tap the holes to use small machine screws or similar. That's what I'd recommend if the previous rivets have failed. Or just hook on more gently! 😁
MtB Posted May 8, 2023 Report Posted May 8, 2023 6 hours ago, Tracy D'arth said: They are pup rivets. Only suitable if you have a dog of a boat.
Tracy D'arth Posted May 8, 2023 Report Posted May 8, 2023 1 hour ago, MtB said: Only suitable if you have a dog of a boat. But much better than poop rivets. I can't stand guys who never make mistakes, they learn nothing. 1
5239 Posted May 8, 2023 Report Posted May 8, 2023 Pup, pop? I’ve always thought ‘pot’ were what they’re called?
Tracy D'arth Posted May 8, 2023 Report Posted May 8, 2023 17 minutes ago, Goliath said: Pup, pop? I’ve always thought ‘pot’ were what they’re called? No, pot rivets are for kooks. So perhaps the OP needs those?
Tony Brooks Posted May 8, 2023 Report Posted May 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, Tracy D'arth said: No, pot rivets are for kooks. So perhaps the OP needs those? Are you talking about pot menders? I think the big washer would cover the hook.
bizzard Posted May 8, 2023 Report Posted May 8, 2023 (edited) Talking of Pot menders. Years ago I had a customer that had been a Coastal Command Short Sunderland flying boat Captain during WW2, based on Shannon, Ireland. He had a Co pilot, a couple of gunners and a general purpose chap who'd drop depth charges, sonar stuff and bombs and such like. He also carried a pot mending kit with much pride. With this he would be ready and steady if the plane had been shot at by enemy aircraft, if it had he would go down through a hatch into the hull and check for bullet holes and mend em with his Pot Menders before the plane alighted back on the water at base or at sea if they were on a rescue mission. Otherwise they might have sunk and I might have lost a customer. Edited May 8, 2023 by bizzard 1
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