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Sets 3/32" to 3/16" diameter aluminum or stainless steel rivets. All steel construction. Includes service wrench and locking tab.A must for your on-board tool kit. Rivets have many advantages over screws.
Why are they better than traditional self tapping or machine screws in aluminum?
• Stronger.
• Faster and easier to install.
• Faster and easier to remove.
• Just drill them out using the same size bit used for installation. Compare to removing a screw welded to the surrounding metal by corrosion.
• Will not loosen over time.
• Tamper resistant.
• No sharp points inside the spar to chafe internal halyards or outhaul.
• Best of all they are installed blind. No nut required. No interior access required. Perfect for installing hardware to your mast or boom.
Sets 3/32" to 3/16" diameter aluminum or stainless steel rivets. All steel construction. Includes service wrench and locking tab.A must for your on-board tool kit. Rivets have many advantages over screws.
Why are they better than traditional self tapping or machine screws in aluminum?
• Stronger.
• Faster and easier to install.
• Faster and easier to remove.
• Just drill them out using the same size bit used for installation. Compare to removing a screw welded to the surrounding metal by corrosion.
• Will not loosen over time.
• Tamper resistant.
• No sharp points inside the spar to chafe internal halyards or outhaul.
• Best of all they are installed blind. No nut required. No interior access required. Perfect for installing hardware to your mast or boom.
Catalina Direct is the largest supplier of Catalina Yacht parts in the country. We specialize in parts, custom up-grades, and accessories. Worldwide delivery available.
