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Marine swivel mount brackets screw size

M5 · 12 to 16 mm long

The screws used on Marine swivel mount brackets are M5 in lengths from 12 to 16 mm.

Where it is used: GPS/fishfinder bracket hardware, stainless.

This entry is marked reported.

For reference, M5 is 5 mm across the threads at 0.8 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: #10-32 (4.83 mm) — the other common rack thread; check before mixing.

Marine swivel mount brackets screw specifications

One row per fitment record. Head, drive are shown only where the source states them; pitch is the ISO coarse pitch for the thread.

ThreadLengthPitchHeadDriveWhere it goesStatus
M512–16 mm0.8 mmnot statednot statedGPS/fishfinder bracket hardware, stainlessstainlessReported

Fitment records and sources

M512-16mmreported

GPS/fishfinder bracket hardware, stainless

pitch 0.8 mm · tap 4.2 mm · clearance 5.5 mm · PH2 / Torx T25

How to check the screw before you buy

  1. Board standoffs and enclosure bosses set the usable length: the screw should clamp the board without bottoming in the standoff.
  2. Diameter: across the threads an M5 screw measures about 5 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
  3. Pitch: 0.8 mm from one thread crest to the next (12.5 crests per centimetre). A thread pitch gauge or the pitch-gauge tool settles it in seconds.
  4. Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
  5. The records span 12–16 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
  6. Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M5 heads take PH2 for Phillips and T25 for Torx, and a 4 mm hex key for socket heads; a bit that fits loosely will cam out and strip the head.
  7. Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M5 is about 4.0-6.0 N·m into metal threads and 1.5-2.5 N·m into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.

Common mix-ups with M5

  • Concept2 rowers/ergs look metric-friendly but use imperial 1/4-20 hardware throughout — M6 will NOT thread in; do not force it.
  • Espresso/coffee-equipment M5 and M6 socket-head screws (DIN 7984/UNI 9327) are cross-brand standard fasteners shared across CMA, Astoria, and La Cimbali brewing-group hardware, so a single screw often services multiple manufacturers' machines.

Pitch gauge · Screw size finder · Torque guide

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Questions about Marine swivel mount brackets screws

What size screw does Marine swivel mount brackets use?
M5 × 12–16 mm for GPS/fishfinder bracket hardware, stainless.
How long are the screws in Marine swivel mount brackets?
The records range from 12 to 16 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
What is the thread pitch of an M5 screw?
0.8 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M5 machine screws; a 0.5 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 4.2 mm and the normal clearance hole is 5.5 mm.
What screwdriver do I need for Marine swivel mount brackets?
The sources do not name the drive. For M5, Phillips heads normally take PH2 and Torx heads T25; socket heads take a 4 mm hex key.
Can I use an imperial screw instead of M5?
No. Imperial look-alike: #10-32 (4.83 mm) — the other common rack thread; check before mixing. Use a true M5 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.