1994 Nautique Screws/Hardware (What kind? How many
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Topic: 1994 Nautique Screws/Hardware (What kind? How many
Posted By: gsyogi
Subject: 1994 Nautique Screws/Hardware (What kind? How many
Date Posted: July-04-2012 at 7:07pm
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I recently purchased a clean 1994 Ski Nautique from the NE USA (a boat that shows no apparent signs of being in salt water) but, as crazy as it sounds, I have not taken delivery of this boat as of yet. I plan on restoring this boat to its "like new" condition and am developing a plan to do so. I hope to get much help from those on this forum as to that endeavor, perhaps even a "mentor" to help guide this process. Anyone interested? Quick question, note the rusty "upholstery seem" screws shown in the attached picture (link is provided below). Right off the bat I want to replace those screws. What size are they, how many do I need to do both sides (left and right), and where can I obtain these, part #? I am going to run the boat for about a week before beginning my restoration and just don't want to look at those rusty screws! Thanks in advance. I am looking for a definitive answer from a current 1994 Nautique owner, you see, I am having this boat delivered to a lake house in a fairly rural location and had hoped to have the correct screws in hand in order to swap them out (I won't have much of an opportunity to hit up a local hardware store or West Marine) ... would be most appreciative if someone could provide this information (perhaps even a part # for them for West Marine) so that I can obtain them before I "meet" my new boat (new to me)! 
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Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: July-04-2012 at 11:16pm
Welcome to the site! We are going to need more pictures of that beautiful red Nautique! Just to rib the new guy: If all you need to do is replace rusty screws that's going to be an awfully simple restoration!  I grabbed the appropriate tagged zippy bag of screws from my garage where I'm restoring a 1993 SN. Those "inner rub rail" parts (my name for those strips of plastic there) are held in 14 screws (seven each side). They are a black colored beveled oval-head Phillips screw. Mine appear to be a #8 size, 3/4" long. I think you want the Black-Oxide Steel #8 - 3/4" long screws. Get them from McMaster-Carr here, Part Number 91775A697: http://www.mcmaster.com/#tapping-screws/=i9knoh" rel="nofollow - McMaster-Carr Link If you don't order them from McMaster-Carr, you can use the detailed CAD information there to get the screws elsewhere, if you can find them. I need to order some replacement screws myself.... ------------- Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |
Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: July-04-2012 at 11:26pm
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Better link: http://www.mcmaster.com/#91775A697" rel="nofollow - Oval-Head Phillips ------------- Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |
Posted By: gsyogi
Date Posted: July-06-2012 at 1:56am
| Wow, sincere thanks! That's phenomenal. I will certainly post more photos. You are restoring a '93 SN, I am sure that I could learn a lot from you (I am curious as to what stage of the restoration ...)!? I am not sure exactly what I am getting in to, but I wish to restore my new boat to "like new" condition; however, I am going to run (hopefully) the boat for a week and couldn't stand looking at those rusty screws. Question: What's the best way to remove all the existing rust prior to installing the new screws? |
Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: July-06-2012 at 3:53am
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I'm not sure that I understand your question. The screws are holding down a piece of plastic trim and screw right into fiberglass. Nothing else, besides those screws, can rust. IF I read between the lines a bit I think you want to clean things up a little bit before your weekend. Once you pull those screws the black plastic pieces just come off. They have nothing to do with the upholstery. There is bound to be some built-up dirt around that area. I'd suggest just using some cleaner (Simple Green, perhaps) to clean up the fiberglass and the plastic trim. Reinstall with your new screws and enjoy. If you want to do more, you'll need some rubbing compound, finishing compound, wax and a couple of hours. Search this site for words like "restoring gelcoat". Does that help at all? Oh - if you'd like to see where I'm at in my restoration you can see the whole story here: http://kroundysboat.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow - KRoundy's Boat ------------- Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |
Posted By: gsyogi
Date Posted: May-05-2013 at 4:00pm
| Thanks again ... I have the screws and now wish to replace the plastic trim pieces ... any ideas as to where I can find the replacements? Thanks in advance. |
Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: May-05-2013 at 11:58pm
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I don't think you can purchase new plastic trim. I've never seen that anywhere. I'd look into restoring the plastic. There are quite a few commercial products out there. Back to black (I'm not overly impressed, but it works for a while) is available widely. I keep thinking of trying something like http://www.blackwow.com/" rel="nofollow - Black Wow . If you do, let me know how it works. ------------- Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |
Posted By: velde99
Date Posted: May-09-2013 at 12:46am
| Try using CLR ( get it at walmart). Mr clean magic erasers clean thing well too. I was reading your posts on the rusty screws. I have found CC used painted screws that tend to rust. I recently found a place that will "blacken" stainless steel screws. Gives you the look you want and the durability you are after. The down side is you need to have a minimum size order ( well at this place at least) which is $85. I am Restoring a 1991, so I am going through the boat piece by piece and plan to do the trim screws all at once locally. Something else that works really well on plastic is that product "wipe new". Yeah the stuff you see on tv. I have never bought from one of those things before, but I got it and it is amazing! Has lasted 4 months so far on my truck- so I am sure it will last a long time for your boat. Good luck on the resto. |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: May-10-2013 at 8:37am
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Maybe you could find some teak strips to replace the plastic strips. You already have teak walk strips on the nose, so it might go together well. |