On my 1984 Boston Whaler 13 the console has what looks like wood covers for screw heads or dowels. I want to take it apart for refinishing. Do I drill them out? What do I replace them with?
Thanks for your help!
13-footer: Fasteners in Seats
13-footer: Fasteners in Seats
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Re: Are these dowels or just covers for screw heads???
They are caps covering counter sunk screws. That was how all the whaler wood pieces where made.
I would not break your wood parts done that far to refinish. They were in place and like then when it was varnished at the factory. Just disassemble the large pieces and refinish it that way.
I would not break your wood parts done that far to refinish. They were in place and like then when it was varnished at the factory. Just disassemble the large pieces and refinish it that way.
Last edited by Jeff on Wed Dec 30, 2015 10:10 am, edited 1 time in total.
1993 23 Walkaround Whaler Drive - 1988 190 Grady White Tournament- 1981 15' Striper (under restsoration) - Curator of Everything Boston Whaler on Instagram
Re: 13-footer: Fasteners in Seats
I don't know the best way to remove them, but they are, as Jeff describes above, just caps that cover the screw heads. You may be able to remove them with a small dental pic or similar instrument, but, if they've been in place for 30-years and varnished over, it might be a chore.
Re: 13-footer: Fasteners in Seats
You have to drill them out. However, if all the screws and wood are currently in good condition, there is no reason you should remove them to refinish the part.
1993 23 Walkaround Whaler Drive - 1988 190 Grady White Tournament- 1981 15' Striper (under restsoration) - Curator of Everything Boston Whaler on Instagram