The primary function of a fastener is to clamp two parts together. The word fastener can mean: screws, bolts, nuts, washers, nails, togglers, hanger bolts, rivets and loads more that I’m forgetting. Having a working knowledge of how fasteners are identified and what type of fasteners are best for certain applications can reduce your confusion and hopefully your time in the fastener aisle so that you can get back on the water sooner. An entire aisle dedicated to nuts and bolts and screws with hundreds of drawers with a dozen compartments-each with a different screw, bolt, or nut. Walking into the fastener section of a West Marine or your local hardware and home center can be daunting.
A trip to the Fasteners Aisle in your local West Marine store
