Laser/ILCA Spars Rivets List

Boat Maintenance Tips

By Rooster Sailing 2nd October 2020

The ultimate riveting guide for your Laser^® /ILCA spars!

Upper Mast Section

Upper Mast Base Plug	2 x 4.8mm (3/16") x 12mm s/s rivet
Upper Mast Top Plug	1 x 4.8mm (3/16") x 12mm s/s rivet
Upper Mast Sleeve	1 x 4.8mm (3/16") x 16mm s/s rivet

Lower Mast Section

Lower Mast Plug	1 x 4.8mm (3/16") x 12mm c/s aluminum rivet
Kicker Tang	4 x 4.8mm (3/16") x 12mm s/s rivet
Gooseneck	6 x 4.8mm (3/16") x 12mm s/s rivet

Boom

Gooseneck Plug	2 x 4.8mm (3/16") x 12mm s/s rivet
Boom Kicker Bracket	4 x 4.8mm (3/16") x 16mm s/s rivet
Mainsheet block lacing eye	4 x 4.8mm (3/16") x 16mm s/s rivet
Clamcleat	2 x 4.8mm (3/16") x 16mm s/s rivet
Soft fairlead	1 x 4.8mm (3/16") x 12mm s/s rivet
Fairlead	2 x 4.8mm (3/16") x 16mm s/s rivet

Rooster Laser/ILCA Tiller

The RWO plastic trap fitting as used on the Rooster Laser/ILCA tiller uses

2 x 4.8mm (3/16") x 14mm carbon rivets

Don't forget the Duralac - a joining compound used between rivets and spars that prevents corrosion by inhibiting electrolytic corrosion between dissimilar metals. READ: Steve's riveting blog :lol: Save Save Save Save