[C38] Protruding bolts question

[Dan Kueng]

Hello Everyone,

Is there a solution for doing away with the protruding bolt nuts on deck and
those inside on the ceiling?  The latter have a washer, nut and cap nut.  Is
this really the original design?  Why not at least use a jam nut to limit
the bolt length a little?  Plus locking should even be better:
 http://www.epcserver.com/Structural/Analysis/connection/info_jamnut.asp

Assuming that the deck is about an inch thick, would it be possible to make
a recess withough compromising strength?  Or is there any other design that
does away with the protruing nuts?

What material is the core?  Were there any material variations?

On a similar note, did anyone install recessed cabin lights?  Like those:
 http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productI
d=96870&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=10109&subdeptNum=10
571&classNum=10576
I assume that they need around half an inch depth.


Thanks,

Dan Kueng


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