Fasteners in strip planking

[jfblouin]

What is the best method to fastener cedar strip plank to bulkhead? The boat wiil be cover whit Epoxy and fiberglass.

Can I use air nailer and let the nail in wood? I read that I have to remove nails after glue cure.

What size of nail suggest you (18, 16)?

Can I use steel screw or I need SS or Brass screw?

[Raggi_Thor]

Stainless steel screws "A4" , "316" etc, which is marine grade is now getting cheaper and cheaper. I think they can be left in the hull.
I have also seen "plasic staples" adverticed to be used in staple guns.
Haven't tried it, but the don't rust and they sand easily.

[tonyr]

I would not put any fasteners into a bulkhead from the outside of the hull. With a properly tabbed and epoxied join running the whole circumference of the bulkhead around the hull interior, you will have a very good transference of the stresses. Dave Gerr (Strength of Boats) has some good material on this problem.

Tony.

[Raggi_Thor]

I think of fastners as something to hold the (skin) panels in place till the glue (epoxy) has cured. Most people use cheap staples that are removed later. This can be a lot of work. Plastic or "composite" staples can be left in place, they can have the same color as your plywood (almost). This is only done to save some time, not because of strength.

[jfblouin]

Thanks for info

I ask RaptorNail http://www.raptornails.com for information. They sell plastic nail but they said that I need a special nailer.

[gonzo]

They also have SS drywall type screws. They are fairly cheap and you can take them out or leave them in.