[Rhodes22-list] Reattach ladder bracket

[Jay Friedland]

Joe,
Machine screws (2” 1/4x20’s) are what the factory used and lasted these 26 years. More than anything, they simply corroded and one pulled out. 
So with more bite of the larger screw size, I feel I should go this way. I don’t disagree that nut and bolt is even more secure, but then I’d have to remove, drill the others holding up relaunching. Out of season, I may make it bullet-proof, nut & bolt (with the fender washer behind). I appreciate your response.

> On Sep 14, 2023, at 10:08 PM, jpd9668 <jpd9668 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Some is good, more is better.  A machine screw doesn't bite because it should have a washer/lock washer and nut to secure the work. Are you thinking of a sheet metal or tap screw?Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S22 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
> -------- Original message --------From: Jay Friedland <jayf401 at gmail.com> Date: 9/14/23  8:58 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Reattach ladder bracket My ladder hinge bracket, ’97 vintage beige ABS, pulled out. Getting a new milled ABS piece is not an immediate option as my boat is out of the water for a couple days for a new gps and outboard, then back in. A 2” 1/4x20 machine screw held it in from the factory, and I’m wondering if the best option is to go up one size machine screw to 5/16” tapped in. I believe there’s enough meat to securely hold it, plus a fender washer behind it. Any loctite like #242 blue recommended? Not finding much information on this online.Jay Friedland’97 S/V Wanderlust