Check your nuts

[SPCAS]

Just one of those items to check when you have a chance. I was installing a new Garmin 547 on the boat today and my son found a large nut, washer and lock washer loose in the bow. As most 10yr olds, it was followed by "What are these for dad?". After a short search I figured out they had come off one of the Rope tie downs on the front. Considering there are only 2 holding on I promptly replaced it and checked the other one. Locktite and lock washers..... Boats vibrate.

As an FYI, its a PIA to get to but removing that front speaker and using an air impact with a swivel socket made it doable.

 

[Yan Masse]

Here is my collection so far, after 12 hours :

 

[SPCAS]

Yan, Those are the Tie down nuts like I found if you haven't figured out where they are from. There are two on each one. 1 1/4ea or something like that

 

[Yan Masse]

Yan, Those are the Tie down nuts like I found if you haven't figured out where they are from. There are two on each one. 1 1/4ea or something like that

Now I am definitly scared!

Thanks for the heads up

 

[funbobby]

Just want to clarify - I believe you are referring to the cleats, yes?

 

[SPCAS]

Yes, cleats. My mistake. Pull those front cushions and you can look up I there with a flashlight. Super easy to pull that front speaker...four screws and gives you good access

I couldn't get a wrench in there so I used a socket, swivel adapter and a 1' extension with my air ratchet. Started them by hand. Takes about a half an hour to find the right combination of tools. Takes about 10m of actual work

 

[MrMoose]

My nuts are ok... thank God.

 

[ScarabMike]

The seat hardware will also come loose over time. Use loctite tighten