Fasteners: The lowdown on nuts and bolts
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There are two main types of fasteners used on a boat, the machine screws or bolts, which are distinguished by parellel, machine-screw threads that mate with a 'nut' or threaded hole and tapping screws. Machine screws, nuts, and bolts do their jobs by applying clamping force to the joined parts.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2004
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Step-by-step refit: Pop, Drop, and Board
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Neilson Rudd brought Jubilate II in 1980 and made a ladder to be used for swimming based on a telescoping model. Easily developed from the water or deck, it extends almost 2 feet beneath the surface to facilitate boarding.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2003
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Projects: Getting rid of the rods
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The way a simpler, non-rigid bimini can be built without the web of metal tubing is described. A non-rigid bimini is inexpensive to make, can be rigged in minutes and also provides effective protection from the elements.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2005
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