[Public-List] Fasteners

[Brent Higgins]

Hi, 


My name is Brent and I'm the new owner of hull #317. I emailed last week about how to get wood plugs out after they've been varnished on. I think I'm just going to use a forstener bit, but I'm really anxious. The previous owner refinished all the brightwork really nicely but left the plugs in, so I can't reattach anything to the boat without removing them first. Can I order some new plugs and pre-finish them before putting them on, once I've reinstalled the brightwork?


I have another question. He left all the fasteners off and didn't really label anything. I'm thinking of replacing them all, anyway. Is there a comprehensive list of the types of fasteners I should use on different parts of the boat & for different pieces of hardware? 


I need to reinstall the following:
	* Coamings (along with the cleats that are on the outboard side of them and the winch bases)

	* Brightwork around the companionway
	* Lazarette hatch
	* Forward hatch
	* The little hatch that covers the engine meters in the cockpit near the companionway

I'd appreciate any advise you have.


Best,

Brenton