Ladder Install on Transom 190DC Seapro

[190DC]

Just installed a ladder on the transom of my 190DC Sea pro. I also made a Youtube video to document how I went about completing the job. Check it out. Let me know if you agree with my methods or not.

[gnrphil]

Looks good, nice touch with the video I'm sure that will be useful to people.

[190DC]

Thanks Gnrphil, this past weekend I was able to get up to full torque on the 1/4-20 bolts used on this project. I didn't mention this in the video because I did not have the correct hex socket set needed. The torque for stainless 1/4-20 thread is about 65-70 in-lb. according to my sources. I had no trouble at all reaching this value. I'll also mention that the toggle nuts have a cross section that resembles a c channel. My engineering background could not help but notice that this is likely stronger than a flat washer that one would use if they did have access to the back of the bolt. Just a little bit more peace of mind for me about the strength of the joint. The only thing I will be worried about is vibration loosening the bolt over time. The only way to combat this is to use loctite which I did not do.

[gnrphil]

I'd be hesitant to use lock tight as you may wish to remove it at some point, you also used 3M 5200 so I doubt it's going anywhere any time soon.