Best way (without drilling glasswork or using adhesive strips) to hang light stuff

[ibEddy2u]

In my Mac26S what is the best way (without drilling glasswork or using adhesive strips) to hang light stuff? In the past, I've used adhesive strips and they're the right strength but do not hold up to the humidity.

Does anybody use self-threading wall/ceiling "hook" screws or similar stuff?

Thanks,
Eddy

[Russ]

Adhesives don't hold up to the extreme heat of the cabin when closed up. I've had no luck.

I use mechanical devices such as screws etc.

Another way I've mounted bigger stuff is with silicone caulk. For example, my washdown pressure pump is mounted to a board that is silicone caulked to the hull. If I want to remove it, a razor blade would probably take it off.

[Tomfoolery]

I've used rubber well nuts with great success, but that does require drilling the thin headliner. I have a Caframo fan mounted to the cabin roof liner with them that's lasted for years and hundreds if not thousands of miles bouncing down the road on a trailer.

[adudinsk]

I have used the 3M removable adhesive hooks... never had a problem. I believe they are called Command Adhesive hooks..

[ibEddy2u]

Thanks all;

Not sure if I used 3M hooks before but the damage-free hooks I used all came down even the plant limbs in the picture came down.
But it’s worthwhile for me to try again. Also got some tiny cup hooks and some shoe goo to add to the 3m tape hooks (shoe goo fixed the rock holes in my first boat, see pic, after 20 years I pulled the goo patch off with a pair of pliers)

Thanks,
Eddy

[Starscream]

We use 3M command hooks for light stuff, but for heavy things we use Ikea's Tisken products. They have several options, including simple hooks and bigger baskets that we have all over the boat. Never once has one moved.

For heavy things I use rivnuts in the liner.

https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/tisken-hoo ... -70381275/

[Sheppie62]

This stuff is amazing! Like super strong silicone seal. I would test first in hidden area, then try removing it. I have glued suction cups, plastic hooks, then pry off and rub super hard and should come off. It is sold in smaller sizes at Walmart/ Home Depot usually.

[pleb222]

Gorilla double sided tape is the way to go! I even have stuff mounted outside with it!

[ibEddy2u]

Shoe goo has the same cure time as E6000 so it may be similar. I love that you can muscle it off without damage like shoe goo.

Haven't used the Gorilla double-sided tape before but I may take the picture out of the frame and try it.

Eddy

[OverEasy]

We’ve used those Command Strip products but cleaned the surface with 90% isopropyl alcohol first.
They have held up in heat and humidity for light stuff.

We’ve used multiple holders for heavier items.

The E6000 stuff also works good and works better with a clean surface. It does take some effort to remove if relatively recently applied. Older than a year or three and it needs to be softened with a solvent like Goo-Gone and May leave a stain.

[OverEasy]

Another trick is to use the plastic insert hole plug and the holes with a paper clip to make a hook.

The hole plugs are replaceable if desired (via Blue Water Yachts) if you want to undo.

[Sheppie62]

Yea I’m not sure on long term discoloration with e6000 so use at your own risk. There is an e6800 version with UV for outdoor also.

[ibEddy2u]

My patch on the Sevymarine turned yellow too but outlasted the boat. When I pulled off the patch the shoe goo had preserved that stunning color for 20 years. I don’t know if this stuff is as good (or better) as shoe goo but if it can get me and the boat home why not.

I don’t recommend Shoe Goo or any other nonstandard stuff for boat repair but it’s the only one that I did myself which worked. Especially since they now make patching which can be used in/under saltwater.

Eddy

[adudinsk]

3M makes a double sided foam tape. Its used in the automotive industry to attach many ground effects and trim...
VHB™ 4947F

is what I used in the past..
There are many different grades on the 3M website.. SUPER strong stuff..

[dlandersson]

Ditto

I have used the 3M removable adhesive hooks... never had a problem. I believe they are called Command Adhesive hooks..