Fixing a riveted boat

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07-08-2003, 03:00 PM

E MAN

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Fixing a riveted boat

I' ve got a riveted jon boat. What' s the best way to patch the rivets?

07-08-2003, 07:51 PM

jerseyhunter

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RE: Fixing a riveted boat

drill them out and put in a larger rivet you might get away with dabbing them with a good quality gutter seal the silver stuff. Or some Marine Goop , I' ll have to get back to you with the name of another brand. Its called Lexel. Supposed to be the best. They may carry it in your local HD

07-09-2003, 04:50 AM

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07-09-2003, 06:16 AM

M.Magis

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RE: Fixing a riveted boat

I fixed leaky rivets once with Sportsmans Goop. Never leaked again. 3M marine sealant works well also.

07-09-2003, 09:36 PM

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RE: Fixing a riveted boat

You could try this I have not used it but it looks like it would work I have seen it used at a sports show to fix rivets on a boat

http://durafix.com/?g2