Aluminum square transom

[Silverad04]

Im planning on redoing my transom with 1.5 x 1.5 aluminum square, Ive seen one person on here do this, and then welded the square together. My question is, having no access to an aluminum welder, can I rivet the aluminum square together instead? Obviously I am able to, but would it be strong enough, or "AS Strong" being riveted together as the sandwiched wood currently in place?

 

[BR1]

Are you replacing the wood with aluminum?

 

[Silverad04]

BR1 » Today, 20:03[/url]"]Are you replacing the wood with aluminum?

Yes, i will be sandwiching 1.5 x 1.5 inch aluminum square between the exisisting aluminum on the boat and a new sheet of aluminum. Instead of welding the joints i was wondering if i could get away with rivets?

 

[BR1]

I'd say if the aluminum is solid and the rivets are all the way through both pieces then it would be strong enough!

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

See if there is a college with a welding class that can do the welding for you.