How Would You HANDLE This? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kareem korn · 02-21-2010, 08:08 AM

Yes, I drill out the rivets and replace them with hex head ss bolts, washers, and nylon lock nuts. I'm getting some ideas. If I come up with something solid I'll share it.

Also found out that if you have the molded in female thread jackets that my x-factor had, it's a good idea to once in a while unscrew the bolt and coat it with some "never seize". The jackets were aluminum and the bolts were stainless. The two different metals along with salt water will weld themselves together causing the bolt to shear. Leaving you with the option of drilling and retapping or drilling new holes for a different handle configeration.

Just passing along some stuff I've learned the hard way.

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02-21-2010, 08:08 AM	#3
kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	Yes, I drill out the rivets and replace them with hex head ss bolts, washers, and nylon lock nuts. I'm getting some ideas. If I come up with something solid I'll share it. Also found out that if you have the molded in female thread jackets that my x-factor had, it's a good idea to once in a while unscrew the bolt and coat it with some "never seize". The jackets were aluminum and the bolts were stainless. The two different metals along with salt water will weld themselves together causing the bolt to shear. Leaving you with the option of drilling and retapping or drilling new holes for a different handle configeration. Just passing along some stuff I've learned the hard way.