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    Simple Seat Mounting?

    Hello. I finally got the leaks fixed and was going to go to the lake today but we are supposed to get 2-2-1/2" of rain today. Anyway, can I mount a 7" pedestal directly to the bench or should there be some reinforcement. Thanks.
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    newbie leak repair

    I had a chance to finish today and No Leaks! (at least from the inside out) I replaced all the bottom bench rivets, 40 of em. My son and I are going to the lake Mon. I am still going to carry a bucket. Thanks everyone!
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    newbie leak repair

    What is the best tool to sand epoxy smooth? Thanks.
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    newbie leak repair

    i should learn to follow directions. Always looking for an easier softer way. I ordered the 1/4" closed end blind rivets, bought the HD tool, got the LocTite Marine 2 part epoxy and even bought a new drill bit. Thanks for all your help.
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    newbie leak repair

    Can Truss Rivets be installed with a HD 1/4 tool or do they need to be bucked? The guy at JayCee said I need Brazier style with a special head and bucking tool, now I'm confused as heck. The only thing i.ve ever riveted is seamless aluminum gutter when I was a kid.
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    newbie leak repair

    The wire brush wouldn't get the stuff off so I got out the angle grinder with a rust removal disc. I guess I started gettin into it. Thanks for all your help.
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    newbie leak repair

    Thanks for your help. The video was good and I got started, but while grinding the concrete off of the rivets(outside of hull) the the tops got flattened and when I drilled I missed center on about 1/2 of them. Now I got some snowman and figure 8 holes to seal up. Is there hope or should I just...
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    newbie leak repair

    Thanks. Should I use a wire brush or an angle grinder?
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    newbie leak repair

    Hi, I,ve been lurking for a couple of weeks and decided to join up. Great site! I just bought a 14' flat bottom cheap and am going to make a bass boat out of it. For now I just want to fix the leaks so we can fish it this summer. The leaks are coming from under both benches and all the rivets...
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