Every maritime or DIY enthusiast will have inevitably encountered and spent hours trying to remove a stripped screw. Stripped screws often call for a little out of the box thinking, but the result can be effective – especially if you want to remove the screw without...
Read moreHow to Choose and Use the Right Fastener
If you need something attached to your boat, you are going to need to fasten it in some way. More often than not, the best way to secure something is by using a marine fastener. However, this may seem like a daunting task because of the...
Read moreCan Stainless Steel and Aluminum Be Used Together?
Corrosion develops when two dissimilar materials are combined in a corrosive electrolyte. This can occur when certain materials (such as aluminum) are in contact with stainless steel. The most common solution to prevent galvanic corrosion is to select metals that are close together in the galvanic series. Separating...
Read moreWhat Is Galvanic Corrosion and How Can You Prevent It?
Galvanic corrosion refers to corrosion damage that develops when two dissimilar materials are combined in a corrosive electrolyte. This is mostly found in marine environments. When dissimilar materials or metals combine, they create a positive and negative end of an electric circuit. One of the metals becomes the...
Read moreTypes of Fasteners Used for Boat Building
There are a variety of kinds marine-grade fasteners designed specifically for the unique needs of boat-building – with boats utilizing a huge range of custom designed marine standard and custom-made fasteners for application on every area of a boat – from windshield fasteners to deck, hatch, anchor...
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