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jplowe4@gmail.com
Joined: 30 Nov 2012 Posts: 3
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Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 11:24 am Post subject: Mark Bassett Custom Sailboards |
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I just picked up a Mark Bassett sailboard used and it does not have straps. I would like to contact Mark to confirm that I can use standard strap screws in the inserts this board has without causing damage. Does anyone know how to get in touch with Mark? Or, if you have any experience with Mark Bassett sailboards I have posted photos at following http://www.evernote.com/shard/s15/sh/9930fae5-cea2-4bf3-85b6-00941411fff7/01f25159cafe20e5d82d2886af2ad5f3 |
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rhorton1
Joined: 19 Aug 2010 Posts: 88
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Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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You should be able to check screw size yourself.... Just measure the depth of the holes with something (nail, small allen wrench, toothpick.... whatever), and make sure that you buy footstrap screws that are the same length (or slightly shorter) than the depth of the hole. The thickness of the footstraps will keep the screws from punching through the inserts and into the core of the board. Screw width will vary depending on how worn the inserts are. #10 stainless steel pan head screws are a good start... but if the inserts are really worn #12 may be the way to go. |
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jplowe4@gmail.com
Joined: 30 Nov 2012 Posts: 3
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Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks very much for the tip / instructions. I was as worried about the width as much as the depth since the inserts appear small in diameter. In your opinion the width is not as critical as depth as long as I don't have too much trouble getting it to screw in (i.e. snap off the srew head), correct? |
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dllee
Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 5329 Location: East Bay
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Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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Just look into the insert hole to verify that machine screws are not needed, so you can just buy #10 stainless sheet metal screws.
Some boards, like Seatrends and old Kinetics, used a brass insert with 10x32 machine screws, like a bolt would have, not sheet metal threads. |
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rhorton1
Joined: 19 Aug 2010 Posts: 88
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Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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jplowe4@gmail.com wrote: | In your opinion the width is not as critical as depth as long as I don't have too much trouble getting it to screw in (i.e. snap off the srew head), correct? |
Using too wide a screw, you may run the risk of craking the insert... but you would have to REALLY be forcing the screw in there for the insert to crack. The much greater risk is with a screw that it too long. If the insert holes look small, start with a #10 screw. A little plastic bag of SS sheet metal screws is less than $2 at Home Depot.... you won't be out a whole lot of cash if you buy the wrong size.
Also, Zirtab is right... Some old boards do use machine screws for footstraps. Thats something good to check on before you head to the store... |
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jplowe4@gmail.com
Joined: 30 Nov 2012 Posts: 3
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Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks to both for the help. It is not the metal insert type. I am ordering straps online today and will add a set of #10 and #12 to the order after I determine depth. Thanks again. |
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beaglebuddy
Joined: 10 Feb 2012 Posts: 1120
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Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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Make sure to use the correct screwdriver (big fat phillips) not a cordless electric drill with a bit. |
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spennie
Joined: 13 Oct 1995 Posts: 975 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
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Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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.....unless you've been a carpenter for 35 years and know when to let go of the trigger! _________________ Spennie the Wind Junkie
www.WindJunkie.net |
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thombiz
Joined: 25 Jun 2007 Posts: 799 Location: Corpus Christi
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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For what it is worth, Mark Bassett stopped making boards around 2001, and he became a minister, I think in the Colorado Springs area, but not sure. As far as I know, he hasn't windsurfed since then. |
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paulf.
Joined: 21 Mar 1996 Posts: 435
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:21 am Post subject: |
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if you hard soap the screws you have much less chance of stripping the insert or snapping off the head. |
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