Hardware

Thru Hole Fluted, Threaded Knobs Rubber, Stainless insert These knobs have all sorts of uses for DIYers in general and boatbuilders in particular. The thread is either 1/4-20 or 3/8-16, and they both have stainless steel inserts. The smaller size fit...

Stamped Stainless SteelPart No.OpeningWidthLengthFastenersRL-314-A3/8" x 3/8"3/8"3"#8RL-314-B7/16" x 7/16"1/2"3-1/2"#8RL-314-C5/8" x 5/8"1/2"3-7/8"#8

These Drain Plugs are designed with a molded-in recess in the base, thus trapping the sealant in place and providing a more water-tight seal. They also have a captive mechanism that keeps the plug in the body but still allows easy removal of the plug...

This is the factory Potter mast step and will fit most years (some early models are different). The factory riveted the mast foot insode the mast, but 10/32 drill and tap works fine as well. Some dimensions:   Aluminum part that goes inside the...

Clevis pins and rings can get hooked on line or otherwise pulled out and consequences can be disastrous. On stayed rigging we suggest wrapping your turnbuckles and other pinned fittings to make sure they don't get snagged or wiggle lose—especially if...

Herreshoff style Stainless Steel tie-down cleats. They are resistant to salt and sun, and will outlast your boat. Available in 4, 5, 6, & 8 inch sizes.(Note: the Potter factory specifies the 6" SeaDog Stainless Cleat for its 15 & 19 foot...

When you don't want to mount your footbraces by drilling a hole through your kayak, simply fiberglass or glue on studs to act as the mounting bracket. This kit includes four studs, four clamps, four nylock nuts and two cable adjuster clamps. This kit...

3/8" pins - 3/4" - 1-1-4" rudders These pintles come in two widths and with either short pin or long pin. There is no gudgeon included. All parts are stainless steel - Fits 3/4" or 1-1/4" thick rudder. (note: pintle tangs can be easily adjusted for...

Sold as pairs. These oarlocks and sockets are made of maleable iron that is heavily galvanized by the 'hot dip' method. Some say they are better than Bronze or stainless. They are certainly less expensive.

Tension Adjuster (circled) K747260 If you own a pair Sea-Lect Rudder Control Foot Braces but somehow did not get the tension adjusters that we provide or if they have been damaged somehow, these are OEM replacements.  

  These are the bottom hinges that screw directly into a coaming or deck. In the picture above, you can see that the SD-273230 (left) is angled about 5-7 degrees for cambered or canted decks. The photo above shows the difference between top mount...

Are you thinking about rigging that motorboat for remote steering, but can't justify the cost of the new push-pull units? Or do you just want to enjoy the challenge of doing it in a more traditional way? (It might be a good idea to read Max's column...