hotshotinn
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I has poped two riveted from my Alumacraft and need to replace them :? What size and what kind do i need?
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No one has never rivited their boat before?All i need is 2 rivits put in but below the water so water proof is key :|
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hotshotinn said:
The standard Size rivet is 3/16 however you may need to go bigger if the hole has been inlarged. If you use blind rivets I would use closed head (water proof) rivets. I would recommend aluminum with aluminum shafts if you are going to use handle tools.
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3/16 is what i will ask for.I allso need the riviting tool as I not have one.I will be useing it to rivit my aluminum floor down as well.Haveing mu own will be handy and nice :mrgreen: many thanks
