What is the correct fastener for the RubRail?

[GCDPetaluma]

Hello, I have a 1940 GW Utility. Should the screws be SS slot #6 flat head or oval? Thank you.

[Bill Basler]

I have a 1936 not a 1940. This could be about the time of a transition from one screw type or another so I hoping someone like Brian Robinson can jump on this. He has restored many boats of this vintage so he will know the answer.

Off the cuff, I believe you will be looking for oval head nickel screws. Not stainless, though arguably if polished properly it is hard to tell the difference.

[Brian Robinson]

Your Gar should have the same 3-sided 7/8" rub rail as Chris-Craft. It uses #6 oval head slot screws.

Is your Gar Wood going to be ready for the Gathering of the Gar Woods this August at Lake Tahoe?

Pictures??

[cenger]

should all of the hardware on 16' be fastened with #6 oval? I have tried both #6 and #8 and both seem to look ok but not sure which is correct.

[Brian Robinson]

Depends on the part. Mostly #6s on a Gar though.