One tip: be careful with ordering the right length of nut. If it's too long it won't work. In the "hole sealing tips" message someone just wrote he warned that our decks vary a lot.

These nuts are a safety feature and are worth the trouble and expense in my opinion. If you've ever been down below and hit your head on the deck when the boat comes off a wave you'll appreciate not having any sharp metal objects to slam your head into!

-bryan

:: I've heard them referred to as "barrel nuts" but if you
:: google "sex nuts" (gotta love that) you'll find them.
::
:: West Marine carries a few but the selection is limited
:: and very expensive.
::
:: I'd buy them by the box online.
::
:: They have some that have a flat flange and some that
:: have grooves to create friction against the deck to help
:: prevent them from unscrewing. I think our boats used the
:: grooved ones but better check yours.
::

:: -bryan

::
:: :: I am remounting some of the hardware and adding new
:: :: hardware.
:: ::
:: :: I noticed that there are nuts on the underside that have
:: :: the washer built in and it is closed like an acorn nut.
:: :: I can not find the name of what these are and where to
:: :: buy. Any suggestions?
:: ::
:: :: Also, I have to put some lewmar track on for the
:: :: adjustable genoa cars. What have others used? #10 square
:: :: bolts, etcs.
:: ::
:: :: Thanks,
::
:: :: Don