Gordon Groene

An Allen set screw, above, keeps a nut where it belongs, while a twisted wire secures a shackle, at left. A drain plug attached with a chain, at right, may not keep the plug in, but it does prevent it from being lost overboard or in the bilge.

Securing fastenings

How to prevent things from falling apart Issue 51 : Nov/Dec 2006 When something vibrates loose on your boat, the result could be anything from a mere nuisance to a catastrophe. To “safety” a fastening...

Gordon Groene
August 18, 2026
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