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<blockquote data-quote="CarlF" data-source="post: 96332" data-attributes="member: 1159"><p>Like others have noted, there are tons of riveted jons from the 60s & 70s out there that dont leak.</p><p></p><p>I plan to buy a semi V hull next year for use on Mobile Bay & Mississippi Sound. It will be a riveted hull, probably a lund or smokercraft. My riveted 1440 mv has been used in the same conditions & places for 10 years with no leaks.</p><p></p><p>If you abuse a boat, maybe welded is worth it. Maybe a little better in saltwater, some foks think so. Or if it is the hull you want and can afford it, go for it.</p><p>But on freshwater, when not abused, a riveted jon should last 20+ years. And if weight in an issue, riveted boats are a lot lighter.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CarlF, post: 96332, member: 1159"] Like others have noted, there are tons of riveted jons from the 60s & 70s out there that dont leak. I plan to buy a semi V hull next year for use on Mobile Bay & Mississippi Sound. It will be a riveted hull, probably a lund or smokercraft. My riveted 1440 mv has been used in the same conditions & places for 10 years with no leaks. If you abuse a boat, maybe welded is worth it. Maybe a little better in saltwater, some foks think so. Or if it is the hull you want and can afford it, go for it. But on freshwater, when not abused, a riveted jon should last 20+ years. And if weight in an issue, riveted boats are a lot lighter. [/QUOTE]
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