Name needed for deck fittings

[Tim M]

I'm in the process of doing up a 4m Searider. Currently putting a new deck in. I've bought a brand new Avon console for it, which is designed to be bolted to the deck using four bolts. The deck on a standard SR4 has threaded inserts built into the deck which allow you to bolt and unbolt the console without the need to get underneath the deck with a spanner.

I can visualise the fittings/inserts in my head but don't know what its called. Can anyone help?

[Polwart]

are they top hats glassed in?

[Tim M]

That's close to what I'm thinking of. Is there a more scientific name for them?

I'm sure I've seen something like that only with little barbs on the top to help grip the surface through which they are inserted.

[chewy]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-8-UNF-RH-Thr...d=p3286.c0.m14

Them, not sure how you fix em in.

[Tim M]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Threaded-Rivet...d=p3286.c0.m14

That sort of thing has potential. Just need to find some in stainless.

[Dirk Diggler]

http://www.bighead.co.uk/

[Tim M]

http://www.bighead.co.uk/products/Ma...mmSquareS.html

Thanks Dirk

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by Tim M

I've bought a brand new Avon console for it,

Off topic, but what sort of money was that, Tim?

[JSP]

I seem to remember a thread on here on how the bolts on the deck for the transom legs where installed.
I think it was a metal plate with the bolt attached, with the bolt going through a thick piece of plywood and the whole thing glassed to the deck. Will have a look for the thread later. Could be it's done in the same way.

[doggypaddle]

Originally Posted by JSP

I seem to remember a thread on here on how the bolts on the deck for the transom legs where installed.
I think it was a metal plate with the bolt attached, with the bolt going through a thick piece of plywood and the whole thing glassed to the deck. Will have a look for the thread later. Could be it's done in the same way.

thats how its done on a 5.4