Nussy
Well-known member
I'm working on my build and had to remove some rivets replace to the transom. I have never installed a solid rivet before, just pop rivets. I'm questioning whether I should try to find some solid rivets(haven't been able to find any locally) and use those or just use some stainless machine screws with nuts. I need to replace about 12 along the transom and 8 at the rear of the floor to hold a transom brace in place.
Is there any structural difference between a rivet and a screw? They will be located in areas below the finished floor and at the very rear of the boat so I'm not concerned with the end of the screw sticking out.
Here's a pic of where they will be located....if you think it migh matter.
Is there any structural difference between a rivet and a screw? They will be located in areas below the finished floor and at the very rear of the boat so I'm not concerned with the end of the screw sticking out.
Here's a pic of where they will be located....if you think it migh matter.