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Reinforcement Locations
Your boat has been manufactured with reinforcement
in various locations throughout the deck.
In the event you wish to add equipment to your
boat which requires you to penetrate the deck with
fasteners, the diagram above illustrates the size,
location and type of the reinforcement available. The
Reinforcement
Plywood
Standard boat building material
Trevira
Thick spunbound polyester fabric
Sparalloy
High density plastic
Phenolic**
Fiberglass reinforced composite board
Penske
Fiberglass reinforced composite board
* In all cases it is recommended to drill and countersink a pilot hole to prevent damage to the gelcoat surface.
**Also known as Whaleboard
5-10
Section 5 • Care & Maintenance
Construction
CAUTION
!
DO NOT attempt to secure equipment in any
location other than those that are illustrated.
chart below provides a description of the material and
recommended fasteners to secure your equipment.
Equipment weight
Light
Light
Medium
Heavy
Light
R
Fastener Type*
Self-tapping screws
Sheet Metal screws
Self-tapping screws
Drill & Tap
Self-tapping screws
170 Montauk
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