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I understand that 5200 is no UV safe so I guess I should paint over it as it will be exposed to constant light. Any recommendations on how to go about and what type of paint is best? Thanks, Joe.

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ok so that would be a big NO in my book :D ... thanks for the reply.

Can anything be done about the big dent in the bow on the bottom? Thanks, Joe.

Great information...thank you to all for the replies, much appreciated!!

Thanks for all of the replies.... I have a small HFT 3 gallon compressor. If I use that to rebuck the rivets do I just use it at full power or should I adjust the air flow? Guess I'm asking how do I know how much force to hit the rivets with? Thanks again, Joe.

I should have made my question clearer...what is the functional difference between a plain ole air hammer/chisel and an actual rivet gun? Thanks for the replies, Joe.

Thanks for the replies..soooo what is the difference between a 20 dollar air hammer and a 200 dollar air rivet gun? .. other than 180 bucks? ..

I have 3/16" (Gunnels) and 1/4" (Floor) rivets on my boat. Can anyone recommend an air tool to replace some rivets? Will this one do the job? https://www.harborfreight.com/professional-medium-barrel-air-hammer-56990.html ...I've done a lot of reading and it seems that an air hammer is not...

So this guy at the boat ramp and I start chit chatting about leaky boats, when he says ..."I would never go through the trouble of re-riveting when I can use a torch and some Almaloy Brazing Rods to stop my leaks"... Now, I admit that I know nothing about this so I didn't debate the point with...

Thank you for the replies..Joe.

Anyone know where I can get some spacers (bushings) with 1/2" ID x 1" OD x 1"L ?? Doesn't really matter what material they are made of. I cannot find anything online. Thanks.

Thanks for all the replies, I got a lot to learn .. you guys are a big help, thanks..Joe.

Well I am a bit embarrassed to say that I'm not really sure you to determine what size rivets that I have. The Boat is a 1951ish 12 ft. Duratech...if that helps? Thanks, Joe.

Well I was thinking about just doing them all on the bottom but I guess that is over kill huh? :) ..If I only do the ones that are leaking I guess its more like 10-12 .. hope you don't mind all the questions....you've been a great deal of help, thanks..Joe.

Sandwiching 2 pieces of wood between the aluminum that has rivets and seams results in the wood not sitting flush and allows rocking motion. Would I be ok putting in some nylon spacers where the bolts go to create a small gap thereby creating a space between the wood and the aluminum? Only...

Any sense of how long of a job it is to do say ... 70 rivets or so? Thanks.

One more question .. what do you do if/when you drill out a hole too big or out of round? Then go to a 1/4 rivet? Thanks again.

Great info. Thank you very much!

I need to replace many rivets on the bottom of my 12ft. Can I just remove the old rivets, drill out the holes to 1/4" and use 1/4" solid rivets regardless of what is in there now?, I assume 3/16" in there now. Seems to me that just going to 1/4" holes eliminates the worry of screwing up the...