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Two question, Rivets and Drain Hole/Plug
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<blockquote data-quote="old_boat_new_smile" data-source="post: 71520" data-attributes="member: 1123"><p>I just bought a late 70s era 12' flat bottom. </p><p></p><p>I leak checked it last night (filled it with water on saw horses) and I found three slow rivet leaks and the drain hole leaked fast (yes I had the plug in).</p><p></p><p>Here are the questions. </p><p></p><p>1. Is there something better for me to use than drilling out the rivets and replacing them or should I stick to a marine rivet and just replace the three?</p><p>2. Do I need a drain hole, it seems to be bent up a bit which is causing the plug not to seal. Should I permanently seal it, or is it better to keep it?</p><p></p><p>I appreciate any answers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="old_boat_new_smile, post: 71520, member: 1123"] I just bought a late 70s era 12' flat bottom. I leak checked it last night (filled it with water on saw horses) and I found three slow rivet leaks and the drain hole leaked fast (yes I had the plug in). Here are the questions. 1. Is there something better for me to use than drilling out the rivets and replacing them or should I stick to a marine rivet and just replace the three? 2. Do I need a drain hole, it seems to be bent up a bit which is causing the plug not to seal. Should I permanently seal it, or is it better to keep it? I appreciate any answers. [/QUOTE]
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