Hi Gene,

I just got my compass, the same , 70P for my Romany 16. I went out and got
4 # 4 machine screws 3/4" for the nut, with #4 washers and a nylon nut also
a #4. I also got the # 4 machine screw 1/2" to minimize the steel to the
compass if the 3/4" are too long. The screws that came with the compass are
#4 1/2". I had to search around town for the #4 hardware but was very lucky
to find them. I'll use a marine glue for the drill holes. I think the
drill holes will be 7/64. I would not go up to a #6 hardware. As crazy as
it may seem; its more steel to the compass. I was thinking of going without
the washers to keep steel away form the compass.

On the Romany 16, I drilled holes to move the rope cleat aft and no drips
with marine glue.

Good luck.

Steve
Wilmington, NC