1987 SUPER SPORT 15 Interior Refurbishment
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 8:15 am
I have now just removed the wood interior on my 1987 SUPER SPORT 15. The wood was in rough shape so I’ve been sanding. I am going to [refinish the wood with] varnish. If this job weren't tedious enough, I’m dreading re-installingl the refurbished wood interior onto the boat.
I’m looking for advice on the best way to reinstall the wood interior once [the sanding and varnishing is] done. All of the hardware has already been removed, has been put in ZipLoc bags, and the bags labelled.
I’d like to use new stainless steel hardware when reinstalling. However, that means matching up new hardware with the old.
HINT: if someone gave me a list of all the hardware needed for a 1987 SUPER SPORT 15 interior installation [then buying new hardware} would be easier.
QUESTIONS ABOUT HARDWARE SOURCES
Q1: what is the best method to replace all the existing hardware needed for re-installing the wooden interior on a 1987 SUPER SPORT 15 with new stainless steel hardware?
Q2: can I just go to a hardware store [with the original hardware and buy new replacement stainless steel hardware by] matching up piece by piece?
QUESTIONS ABOUT BEST PRACTICES
Q3: what is the best method for creating new screw holes when screwing wooden pieces together?
Q4: should nylon washers be used where there are through=bolts?
Q5: for structural integrity should all the seat clamp holes on the side of the boat be filled with epoxy before putting new hardware on?
Q6: should silicon caulk be used prior to mounting pieces back to the boat?
ASIDE
I am new [to working with wood and fastening hardware].
I’m looking for advice on the best way to reinstall the wood interior once [the sanding and varnishing is] done. All of the hardware has already been removed, has been put in ZipLoc bags, and the bags labelled.
I’d like to use new stainless steel hardware when reinstalling. However, that means matching up new hardware with the old.
HINT: if someone gave me a list of all the hardware needed for a 1987 SUPER SPORT 15 interior installation [then buying new hardware} would be easier.
QUESTIONS ABOUT HARDWARE SOURCES
Q1: what is the best method to replace all the existing hardware needed for re-installing the wooden interior on a 1987 SUPER SPORT 15 with new stainless steel hardware?
Q2: can I just go to a hardware store [with the original hardware and buy new replacement stainless steel hardware by] matching up piece by piece?
QUESTIONS ABOUT BEST PRACTICES
Q3: what is the best method for creating new screw holes when screwing wooden pieces together?
Q4: should nylon washers be used where there are through=bolts?
Q5: for structural integrity should all the seat clamp holes on the side of the boat be filled with epoxy before putting new hardware on?
Q6: should silicon caulk be used prior to mounting pieces back to the boat?
ASIDE
I am new [to working with wood and fastening hardware].