Mike, Unless you used stainless rivets, I doubt that aluminum rivets will hold up in this application. Since it's near the end of the boom, thru-bolting the fitting may be more secure. Even stainless rivets might pull out of an aluminum boom when used without a backing plate, but in your case, the fasteners are being tested for their shear strength. Aluminum might last a while, but stainless fasteners would be preferred.
Jake Jake Brodersen C&C 35 Mk-III "Midnight Mistress" Hampton VA -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Michael Crombie via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2015 20:16 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: mcrom...@bell.blackberry.net Subject: Re: Stus-List 33ii mainsail reefing Hi Dave, I borrowed a rivet gun from pal on my dock and put a padeye (not sure it this is the right terminology - basically a U-shaped fitting) onto the boom. I run the bitter end to that and tie it off. I angled it so that the two rivets are in line with the reef line. Works very well!! Mike Atacama 33ii _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
