UFMBA2015 Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 I’ve got a 2000 1810V. Noticed the front screws in each of the t top legs have shook themselves loose. Holes are wallowed out. I tried going up one screw size and it doesn’t appear to work. Any tips on how to re-secure? I’m thinking of opening the access panel under console to see if I can reach the legs. If so, placing a painted stainless bracket under the feet so I can through bolt them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted April 4, 2019 Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Good first step. I would do the same thing. They make some anchors for marine use as well. That might entail lifting the top a bit and bedding it back down with 5200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted April 4, 2019 Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 5 hours ago, UFMBA2015 said: I’ve got a 2000 1810V. Noticed the front screws in each of the t top legs have shook themselves loose. Holes are wallowed out. I tried going up one screw size and it doesn’t appear to work. Any tips on how to re-secure? I’m thinking of opening the access panel under console to see if I can reach the legs. If so, placing a painted stainless bracket under the feet so I can through bolt them on. If it’s like the 19’, your fuel tank my be in the way. It’s worth a shot though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesYourDaddy Posted April 4, 2019 Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 I was thinking the same thing as Brad. The fuel tank might be in the way. I opened the access hatch inside the console last night (for the first time). The fuel tank and stringers pretty much take up any access room to where you would try to get to your attachment location. I wish you luck! I would suggest toggle bolts/anchors instead of increasing the lag screw size any more. Remove the lag screw that are on there now, get a tube of 5200, and these toggle bolts (see the link I posted). You will be good to go. https://www.wholesalemarine.com/garelick-stainless-steel-toggle-bolt-anchors.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted April 4, 2019 Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 3 hours ago, HewesYourDaddy said: I was thinking the same thing as Brad. The fuel tank might be in the way. I opened the access hatch inside the console last night (for the first time). The fuel tank and stringers pretty much take up any access room to where you would try to get to your attachment location. I wish you luck! I would suggest toggle bolts/anchors instead of increasing the lag screw size any more. Remove the lag screw that are on there now, get a tube of 5200, and these toggle bolts (see the link I posted). You will be good to go. https://www.wholesalemarine.com/garelick-stainless-steel-toggle-bolt-anchors.html X2 on this repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted April 4, 2019 Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Rivnut? https://www.rivetnutusa.com/rivnut-rivet-nut/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFMBA2015 Posted April 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Update- I cannot access the underside because the stringers are in the way. Going the toggle bolt route anchor route. Stay tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted April 6, 2019 Report Share Posted April 6, 2019 Most mbg boats have am aluminum plate in the glass at the attachment areas. I would contact them and see if and where the plates are. If they are there you might be able to tap a larger diameter thread The alternative is to go with a stainless toggle bolt as above. First I would take a small wooden dowel and feel for how much depth working room you have below deck before going with anything larger or longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFMBA2015 Posted April 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 @smilemaker I called Maverick and they advised that there is a plate to fasten to. He said to go up one size screw and seal it in. Problem is, I pulled 1/4” wood screws out. Having a hard time finding 5/16” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted April 8, 2019 Report Share Posted April 8, 2019 They should not be wood screws if installed properly. The aluminum plate can be tapped and a proper size machine screw placed. Not hard to do just need the tap and proper drill bit with a stop so you don't go too deep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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