Hey just got my new Monk 
and wondering if people use thread lock on fins, straps and handles
cheers
kitch
I personally use a medium strength thread locker on my bolts for my straps and fins. It allows you to still take the bolts out if you want to change anything.
Hope this helps.
My new Cabrinha Custom came with dry thread lock on all the bolts. So probably a good idea...
Yep, loctite. Screws still come out when you want them to and stay nice and tight the rest of the time.
I've been using silicone for years always comes apart when I need it too.
Prob with loctite is if you get the wrong one you'll have a nightmare getting it apart
Becareful doing up stainless on stainless as it can bind up
^^^^ Yep, stainless does bind up if you torque it up tight.
I use a product called "Tef-Gel" It is an anti seize lubricant as well as a barrier to use between dissimilar metals (stainless, brass, steel, aluminium) so you don't get electrolysis.
Tef-Gel is available from most Marine Stores
Cheers
Agree with Mark & others re Loctite.
Some of the Loctite range will not release with stainless steel.
I have found ordinary plumbers tape is sufficient where screws are a little loose when tightening. I have only ever used 2 or 3 wraps. With a few more wraps it even pulled up tight when using a fairly sloppy miss matched thread. (once only)
Wouldnt guarantee it but I havent seen a failure yet & it defiinitely releases with minimal pressure.
Let us know how you get on with the new board kitcho 
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Let us know how you get on with the new board kitcho
Sure will. Have a day off work tomorrow and reasonable forecast.
Thanks heaps for all your help getting the board.
Cheers
Kitch
Yeah I "found" a bottle of 243 (blue one) at work tonight. It's mid strength.
looked it up and it will suit the application for stainless. But not to use it on thermosetting plastics. so I might try silastic for the fins as I dont have any urethane.
