got a rivited boat. got questions about rivits...

[ztim]

Re: got a rivited boat. got questions about rivits...

If a rivet is missing, put in a new rivet. You may have to go to a larger size. Start with 1/8 then 5/16 and larger if you have to. A self tapping screw? Unless there is something really strange, I don't think that is needed. Do you have any pictures?

 

[josh6780]

Re: got a rivited boat. got questions about rivits...

Dude said they were not pop rivits. So I dunno where to get them.<br /><br />Well I don't have pictures of the rivits that are missing. But I can get them sometime tomorrow. For now though here are some good pictures of the boat.<br /><br /> http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/josh6780/ <br /><br /><br />- you gotta click on alumacraft to get the old pictures -

 

[ztim]

Re: got a rivited boat. got questions about rivits...

Your hardware store or rental center can help you get rivets. That is if you rent a rivet gun they would have rivets to go with it.<br /><br />If not, go to a search engine and type in rivets and you will be linked to all kinds of places to get them. Ordering by mail is fairly fast.<br /><br />Another thing to try if you don't want to buy bulk (more than a few) go to an airport or FBO (fixed base operator) and talk to any mechanic. If you need only three they may just give them to you. Better yet, for a minimal fee, they may rivet the boat for you. No harm in asking.