Aluminum repairs

[garwood]

I have a friend who has an aluminum fishing boat with a leaking problem. He told me that it's leaking around some of the rivets. I don't know anything about aluminum boats, but I told him to just put silicone caulk on them, and I would ask about it here. Does he need to replace the rivets. And, if so, does he need to caulk around the new rivets, or along any seams?

 

[DJ]

Re: Aluminum repairs

Garwood,<br /><br />If the rivets are visibly loose, you'll have to tighten them by using a hammer and a block on the other side. Once tightened, seal all the rivets with a product called Gluv It. Apply the Gluv It to the inside.<br /><br />Gluv It is avialble at: www.westmarine.com