pre drilling for decking-full restoration

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I am in the process of restoring a 95 tracker v14. I'm replacing not upgrading the decking with non pressure non chem treated wood. The old screws were completely roasted and had to be cut\pulled out of the rotting wood/frame. Would you recommend using self drilling stainless flat screws to go through the wood and through the angle alum or predrilling the wood and the angle alum and then just use a regular stainless screw? Sounds like a stupid question but i really want to make sure it is secure. Next up rebuilding carb(first attempt ever) changing lower unit fluid, plugs fuel line and tank. Rewiring trailer and maybe stripping and repaint decal. Thanks for your help
 
.......no such thing as a stupid question......

but, some people try to way over think some projects (IMO).

just look what is there, how old do you think it is before you got it.
then, find something that is better than what is there, to last longer.

don't try to envision what will last 50 years - 3 to 5 years is the norm before
you will want to change things around again - or sell it.

Jus my Dos Centavos


oh, and welcome to the Big Pond.
 

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