TinBoats.net
The original aluminum boat site!
Forums
New posts
Search forums
Blog
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Boats
Boat House
Didn't expect to have to do this so soon.....
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Help Support TinBoats.net:
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="fool4fish1226" data-source="post: 268515" data-attributes="member: 6845"><p>I agree with DaveInGA that drilling out all the old rivets and replacing them is your best option. You most likely have to go up in size with the rivets; I would bet that the holes have been enlarged over the years. I would drill a few out and figure out what size you are going to need. Get your rivets and any tools you are going to need. Then start the process, I would drill and replace a few rivets at a time. You may also want to put a dab of good sealant on each rivet before installing (just in case). Continue until all rivets have been replaced and then do a water test to check for leaks.</p><p></p><p>You could have the rivets welded as mentioned but you may not have to. After you pass your water test and your welding is done if you choose that option I would then steelflex the bottom outside of the boat and go fishing.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fool4fish1226, post: 268515, member: 6845"] I agree with DaveInGA that drilling out all the old rivets and replacing them is your best option. You most likely have to go up in size with the rivets; I would bet that the holes have been enlarged over the years. I would drill a few out and figure out what size you are going to need. Get your rivets and any tools you are going to need. Then start the process, I would drill and replace a few rivets at a time. You may also want to put a dab of good sealant on each rivet before installing (just in case). Continue until all rivets have been replaced and then do a water test to check for leaks. You could have the rivets welded as mentioned but you may not have to. After you pass your water test and your welding is done if you choose that option I would then steelflex the bottom outside of the boat and go fishing. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Boats
Boat House
Didn't expect to have to do this so soon.....
Top