HOW TO REPLACE LEAKY BOAT RIVETS SOLID AND POP

This video covers 3 rivets and their uses.AND HOW TO REPLACE YOUR BOATS LEAKY RIVETS If you are interested in just solid rivets fast forward about 10 minute.
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[@kennymonsters]

I've watched countless videos on building framing for decking on aluminum jon boats and not one mentioned that solid rivets are not installed the same way as pop rivets aka 1 uses a rivet gun, the other requires your methods. Thank you for this video and for sharing your knowledge. You just saved me from ordering the wrong materials.

[@bowl830]

Awesome. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@pixelvault2807]

Best boat rivet tutorial on KZbin.

[@bowl830]

Dang I appreciate that. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@davidshafer3355]

I wish the right way to do things popped right up every time I looked for it. Thanks bud

[@bowl830]

Yes sir I appreciate you watching. I have a more detailed video coming out soon. Keep a look out. Again thanks

[@Vool2go]

no pun intended??

[@alano2875]

Thanks for the tutorial. I want to share my experience with others, so they can avoid my regrets... I got a free 18' Starcraft Chieftain off Craigslist. It was sitting in the woods for 10 years with a blocked drain (floors and any other wood, completely rotted away. Trailer was in fair condition...Engine and Kicker were resurrected for minimal cost (impellers, gear oil and one Mercury wiring harness (I think it was $120). Everything on the outside of the hull looked good, except for one rivet on the mid-bottom 8 inches fwd of the transom. Gutted the insides (removed what was left of floors, foam, rat nests etc). Gave it a good cleaning including pressure washing and let it dry out for a week. With the inside of the hull dry... I used a pressure washer on the outside of the hull...no water came in...so I figured everything was good. Yada Yada Yada...I completely re-built and re-wired the boat, put foam and floors in place and added a 2nd bilge pump. Took it out in a calm lake on a warm day and noticed that there was a lot of water...I estimate 5 gallons in about an hour. Seems like more than leaking rivets. My point: (and my biggest regret) If you have a boat project...work on the trailer first...then gut your boat and take it to a lake to see for yourself whether it actually leaks. My suspicion and my plan: The bottom most piece of aluminum forming this boat is continuous, except where it is cut at the front to form a point...In this area I see that someone had poured resin (visible on the inside...and just noticed that I can see a little seepage on both sides of the aluminum keel strip on the outside). I actually remember during the gutting...that I picked out some of this resin because it was blocking the drain path along the keel (rib/frame has a bridged area (rib flare) right over the keel, to allow water flow). My plan is to remove the bow compartment floor and cabin center floor/foam...and put the boat back in the lake...to verify my suspicion. If that is my leak...then I guess I'll have to find a good flexible resin to pour into the area. I guess an alternative to the lake leak test...would be to point the boat bow-down and fill bow area with water.... As an alternative...guess I could install a 3rd bilge pump...LOL. That seam is suspect...any thoughts?

[@bowl830]

Awesome response. That is a common leak point and an easy fix if cleaned and dried properly. I airways fill my boats with water. I have a video showing how I do it. Just don’t over fill. I nose down and fill to check front then tilt it nose up and repeat. As for the seams. I use G-flex. On warm metal it flows like water and will fill the smallest of holes permanently. I use a heat gun to dry it and warm the area. It pours great and you. A use a syringe to feel the lap seams. Good luck and again thank you.

[@alano2875]

Yep. I got access and just looked at it again...still a bit of water pooled forward of resin filled frame drain. Semi smoking gun I guess...just need to decide how much of old resin to chip out and which new (flexible?) Resin to use to "patch".

[@bowl830]

G-flex is a great flexible permanent fix if applied correctly

[@FatFingerFreddy]

You are THE MAN! I am preparing to go out fishing and was ordering extra bilge pumps and flex seal tape (which works for a while). But now... I am confident I can handle this repair on my own. Thank you so much. Very comprehensive explanations.

[@bowl830]

Wow. Thanks for the comment. I appreciate you watching.

[@rudorc]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Wanted to know how to reinstall my bench seats after redoing my boat floor. THANK YOU and god bless.

[@bowl830]

Thank you for watching and commenting I appreciate it. Good luck.

[@peedeefishing]

Going back and watching older video. This is the best one ive found. Great job

[@bowl830]

I appreciate that. It’s funny how the videos I just throw together spur of the moment are my best.

[@edwardshavings246]

Thank you for explaining everything clearly. I am now ready to replace leaky rivets.

[@LyndonHItta]

Thank you! I was dreading redoing the rivets on my boat. I tried flex sealing the rivets, it didn't last one trip out on the ocean. Your knowledge and demonstrations may have saved me from buying 2nd boat. Thank you again.

[@bowl830]

Good luck. Thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@juscallmefletch72]

Appreciated the information on closed end pop rivets. Great tutorial. Thank you

[@bowl830]

Thank you I appreciate you taking time to watch and to comment

[@patriciatobeluk3610]

Exactly what i was looking for thank you it was very informative. My son has a 16 lund and it leaks pretty bad and im thinking of replacing the rivets and ive been looking through some of the videos this one was the best video by far. Thanks again

[@bowl830]

Awesome good luck. Once you get the hang of it, it’s not that hard

[@OutofWORKoutdoors]

Thank sir. Super helpful. It feels like 4 years when i was loooking for this videos, no body had them. Now your world is so helpful.

[@bowl830]

Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it. That’s the goal of my channel to help folks

[@discoveryoutdoorskcfishing236]

just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. I'm on my second riverboat and leeks it always been a big deal. I've always painted the outside of the boat and lined the inside with gluvit. it does work and it will seal the boat but lo and behold over the years they break free and start leaking again. This sounds awesome!!

[@bowl830]

Thanks I appreciate the feedback Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@fritzsalander6361]

Thank you. I only got a friend teaching boatin stuff so this is really helpful since I have only used pop rivets on building stuff but never boats. Now I know! Also I didn't even realize the implication of using stainless steel on a aluminum boat so thank you for all that knowledge.

[@bowl830]

Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate you taking time to watch and comment

[@bradcranford2264]

Excellent instructions. I have to patch two quarter sized holes in the floor of my jon boat with some thin aluminum plate, sealant and rivets. Now I'm confident that I can do it. Thank you 👍👍

[@bowl830]

Awesome. Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate you taking time to watch and comment

[@Rattytatt]

Bought a old 1448. Never worked with aluminum and my knowledge of rivet types/uses is zilch. Just a tad worried about making things worse. Tried viewing numerous videos to get myself educated but just didn't get that warm fuzzy feeling until I came across yours. Seriously, you should be teaching shop class. Your instructions are clear and concise. I'm pumped now, but will practice some before I try it for real. "Even a caveman can do it" lol

[@bowl830]

Awesome and comments like yours makes it worth it. Thanks for watching hung and commenting i appreciate it

[@Cotton603]

You helped my save my grandfathers star craft. Thank you

[@bowl830]

Awesome. Thank you for watching and commenting I appreciate it

[@kentyler966]

Nice, good to hear from a guy who knows what he’s talking about. Thanks

[@bowl830]

Thanks I appreciate that and thank you for watching.

[@JasonGrace1]

You are the man! I scrolled down thinking that exact phrase and the first comment was this other guy saying it, Ha. Anyway, I really appreciate the detail in these video's. My son and I are putting together a fishing boat and I'm bookmarking all of your video's for future use, Thanks!

[@bowl830]

Thank you so much. I appreciate that more than you would ever know. Good luck

[@dextermontague4768]

I have a lot of appreciation for this video. I'll be referencing it a bunch this spring. thank you!

[@bowl830]

Thank you so much. I’m doing another boat now. I appreciate the support, I’m planning on building my channel as much as I can. Again thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it

[@josediaz1484]

Most informative and and complete methods I’ve seen on KZbin!

[@bowl830]

Man I truly appreciate you watching and that comment. It makes it worth doing these videos.

[@FishinNStuff]

That tool you made by cutting down a chisel is a great idea , a very informative video Jeff . We need to tag team a DIY one of these days . Or just go fishing lol

[@bowl830]

Or both. Thanks for watching.

[@patriotcatfishersofamerica7985]

Another great video my friend and great information. Jeff you are a friend to all fisherman by helping us learn how to do thing that save us money and do things themselves. Thanks for sharing this. 🇺🇸

[@jimbocove5155]

Thanks for all the great info you saved me tons of time. Closed Rivets works great.

[@bowl830]

Awesome, glad I could help. Thanks for watching.

[@gregbryant9673]

Thank you Jeff. Great info.

[@Happyhandcannon]

Just subbed. Bought an old project jon boat. Great info!

[@bowl830]

Welcome aboard. Thank you

[@peterh4446]

Awesome demonstration. Excellent video. Thanks!

[@bowl830]

Thank you sir. I appreciate you taking time to watch and comment.

[@DrewsOnFirst]

This is a wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much!

[@bowl830]

Thank you I truly appreciate it. I’m going to be redoing a boat soon. And I’m gonna Try to shoot videos during the whole process.

[@scottharris3291]

Best of the best videos on this topic. Really enjoyed and learned a lot.

[@bowl830]

Awesome I needed that today. Thank you for watching I appreciate it

[@douggibson9084]

Excellent information. If you can get oversized reamers even better. Great step by step. Thanks 👍👍

[@davidhayes221]

Really cleared up the matter. Easy Peasy . Great video.!

[@bowl830]

Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it

[@philliptaylor5981]

Very thorough, educational, informative!

[@bowl830]

Thank you I appreciate you watching and commenting

[@johnhewetson4406]

Crisp clear and concise information. Excellent video thanks very much.

[@bowl830]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment I appreciate it

[@alisafari82]

Great video. I was about to start work on my aluminum bass boat and this tutorial video is the best i have seen in a while. very informative. thank you sir. you saved me a lot of time and money.

[@bowl830]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting

[@markb16a]

Thank you so much for this, I am going to fix my aluminum boat this way. And I always use 5200 around my rivets always so no leaks will be detected anytime soon.

[@bowl830]

Just a fyi. Put the sealer on the inside of boat. Try to keep the river head free of any type of thick adhesive. It can cause a gap between the head and the surface. That can cause a bad seal over time and a loose rivet. Thank you for watching I appreciate it

[@stevencartlidge6574]

Thanks for the video. I have a tracker topper 10/36 that I bought new. Had a few rivets that started leaking. Took it back to the dealership and they had someone weld the rivets that was leaking ( it was still under warranty) . But it really looks like crap. Now I know how to fix it right myself.

[@bowl830]

Yea they took the easy route. Like you I just don’t like to see that. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it

[@jonathanarthur4719]

By far one of the best videos out there

[@bowl830]

Thank you I appreciate that. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment

[@silviavasco4665]

Wow great demonstration thank you so much for this video.

[@JuniorProctorBlueDogFishing]

Great show Jeff

[@chrisg743]

Thanks that was exactly what I was looking for. Super helpful!

[@bowl830]

Thank you for watching and commenting I appreciate it. Glad it helped

[@mwolfe83]

Good stuff! Appreciate it. Just got gifted a wore out 1960s (I think) StarCraft aluminum boat. Gotta strip it down to metal. All the wood is rotten.

[@bowl830]

Awesome boats when fixed. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@purshep]

Hello TRTB, Yes I did that just by common sense. But I did order some of those Closed End Revits. Albert

[@Runescape.]

good luck with your joints if you keep doing these. people who did them in ww2 had bad arthritis for the rest of their lives and could barely pick up a cup.

[@bowl830]

Yea it can be bad if you do hard rivets.

[@markspears1167]

Excellent video! Thanks for the information.

[@bowl830]

Thanks for watching I appreciate it

[@rogerwhite36]

This video helped keep another Starcraft dry. Thanks.

[@bowl830]

Lol. I’m glad to hear that. Love my old tin boat

[@WhiskertimeFishing]

Nice video Jeff. I've only seen a few people that could hammer a rivet that nice, lol. I used to work in aviation in sheetmetal/structures. Ive shot thousands of solid rivets. If you ever need help shooting any give me a hollar. I still have all my rivet guns and sets and other tools.

[@bowl830]

Thank you. I love the old solids. Wish I still had my old expandable drill jigs.

[@safiyullaspc2132]

Thanks for the demo

[@jamessherrock8038]

I didn’t even know how to Google search this! Thank you

[@bowl830]

lol. I’m glad you found me. Thanks for watching and commenting i appreciate it

[@TheReelFishermen]

Very handy information. Took me back to my Alumacraft days lol

[@bowl830]

Lol. Good times

[@jlgis77]

great vid.....getting ready to do some repair on a 70,s smoker craft canoe.........

[@bowl830]

Cool never seen a smoker craft canoe. I had a 18 deep v. Good luck. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it

[@seedless-bud]

Than you very much. answered all my questions & given me new knowledge on "sealed/non Seald" thank you buddy

[@bowl830]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting. That’s what makes it fun to do.

[@seedless-bud]

Keep up the great work

[@DudefishhTV]

Great video brotha. Thanks for sharing.

[@bowl830]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@easymunee123]

Great video I needed this

[@bowl830]

Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it

[@chuckvoss9344]

1st class show and tell. Tks.

[@bowl830]

Thank you I appreciate that. It’s people like you that make it worth it. Thank you for watching and commenting

[@brucewootten6281]

Great video--very helpful!

[@bowl830]

Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it.

[@CLTNY1]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@bowl830]

Thank you for watching and commenting I appreciate it.

[@hooknboat2347]

Thank you sir. This is perfect

[@MrRainbowrooster]

Great Great Great video. Thank you

[@bowl830]

Thank you very much. I truly appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@russellbailey4443]

just bought a1975 smoker-craft. I'm sure i will need this info. thanks for sharing.

[@bowl830]

That’s a awesome hull. I’ve redid a few Smokercraft boats. The hills are as good or better than a Lund. Made just as well. Thanks for watching I appreciate it

[@bowl830]

I’m redoing a tracker now. Check it out. It was a total basket case lol

[@kh2140]

Thanks for the information. I need to replace a rivet on the bottom of my jon boat.

[@bowl830]

Thank you for watching and taking time to comment I appreciate it

[@ripperace]

Fantastic video!

[@bowl830]

Thank you for taking time to watch and comment I appreciate it.

[@ripperace]

Team Reelin The Blues, I shared it on my business Facebook page, as I’ve had customers ask me before how to fix leaking rivets. I see you’re a Starcraft fan too!

[@bowl830]

ripperace yes sir. I love old tin boats. There’s a special place in my heart for the starcraft for sure. Thank you for the share. I appreciate it

[@allanclose9684]

Finnaly someone that does it right !!!

[@bowl830]

Thank you for watching and commenting I appreciate it

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

👏👏Excellent excellent excellent,absolutely the best video, thank you sooooooo much 👊🤙

[@bowl830]

Thank you I appreciate you watching and commenting. You made my day.

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

@@bowl830 my friend I’ve shared your video at least three times in the last couple of days,I have it saved to my favorites so when someone asks about fixing rivets I send a link to your video,I’m the one thanking you ❤️

[@jbaker4900]

Man after my own heart with hat. Love that bourbon.

[@ricklent6561]

Very nice video .Thank you

[@bowl830]

Appreciate you watching and commenting thank you

[@jolllyroger1]

JB weld ...wipe off the outside phenomenal stuff..... only thing I would do differently is yo have the buck drilled and dished to round the bucked side makes a very nice finish both sides

[@poej79]

Very informative video! Thank you sir

[@bowl830]

Thank you.

[@timmills5496]

Great video. Thank you! I intend to use 3/16 closed pop rivets and 3M 5200 to seal some holes in my smokercraft phantom 170 transom. What length or grip range would you recommend for this application?

[@bowl830]

You need 1/8-5/16 grip range if possible

[@juanpizarro6642]

Thanks and good vibes always

[@bowl830]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting

[@CHRISINMCNEILL]

Thanks for the video! I’m restoring a 84 BassTracker. I need to replace the gunnel rail. It is round 1-3/8 diameter. Where can I buy gunnel rail?

[@bowl830]

I’ve done that before using 16g 1 1/2 round tube. I cut a slot in it with a table saw. Slid it over The old one. You can find places on EBay that sell it.

[@lawrencefiebig2033]

Nicely done

[@PopPopJoe]

Where do you get the large pop rivets? Is the mandrel in the aluminum rivet steel, ss, or aluminum. ? Thanks for your help.

[@RustyNail5856]

great job.

[@bowl830]

Thank you sir.

[@peteriuliano]

Very informative....Thank you.

[@bowl830]

Thank I appreciate you watching

[@fishaholic6276]

Great video and just what I was looking for. Had aluminum boats all my life and they all eventually leaked. Question for you. I'm cutting a 14" piece out of the center of the center bench seat (a spot where I can walk thru) in a 14ft aluminum V hull boat. I need to remove the support that attaches from the seat to the bottom of the boat. Will a solid rivet just fill the holes where I drill them out? Thanks

[@bowl830]

Yes sir. I’ve plugged small how’s with them many times. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Do you have a link to the fully sealed pound in rivets?

[@reggieroo02]

Thank-you Sir!!

[@bowl830]

Thanks for watching I appreciate it

[@Bob-jr9xf]

Question on installing solid rivet in a Jon boat. Can you put the buckbar against the head and hammer the other end. That way we could replace the bad rivets with the boat on the trailer.

[@bowl830]

It’s not recommended. The reason why is the impact force is pushing the head away from the surface instead of toward the flat surface. This can cause a gap. That will cause the pieces to be able to move or get corrosion under the head and will leak again. Thanks for watching and commenting I hope it helps.

[@fiveflames2636]

very awesome presentation thank you sir

[@bowl830]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching and taking time to respond

[@PopPopJoe]

What type /brand/model air operated rivet gun do you recommend. Also The nematic air hammer or what ever its called that you use to put in solid rivets with. What brand/model do you prefer or recommend.

[@bowl830]

The ones I used I. Video are just plain harbor freight tools. I’ve had the rivet gun for 10 years. It’s about wore out. I’ve but in tens of thousands of rivets with lol. The impact air hammer is the more expensive one from Harbor freight. You need a good variable speed to get good results if you’re new to it. Thank you for watching I appreciate it

[@tnoutdoordudes]

Great video. I was wondering about installing the solid rivets.i have a boat that is sealed with window caulking by the previous owner.is there a way i could tell the rivet size without drilling it out where I know what size to order?

[@bowl830]

95% of the time you can use a 3/16”x1/2. I always have some 1/4” on hand in case I get a rivet that the hole is corroded. I just open it up to 1/4”

[@mikemcilvoy516]

thank you it helped me

[@bowl830]

Awesome glad it helped

[@cbpfish]

Great video. I have an old 16 foot lund that has some leaky rivets.I have seen 3/16 closed end rivets in 1/4, 3/16,and 1/2. How do you decide the length?

[@bowl830]

Most times I use 3/16” shaft with a Grip range around 1/2”. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@zandemen]

Well damn! I tried this a few decades ago, with someone on the inside with a sledge hammer backing the rivets and me on the outside with a ball peen hammer trying to tighten the rivets that were already in the boat. Didn't work. Going to try again in a few days.

[@bowl830]

Lol. I hope you get her taken care of. I love the old aluminum boats. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@wiboater4]

They do make a riveting set for those air impact tools if you don't want to make your own.

[@bowl830]

You are correct. You can just order the one tip and your good to go

[@weallbleedthesame7571]

Thank you sir,god bless.

[@bowl830]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching and commenting

[@wayfararout6258]

I need to replace my transom on my flat boat but it has 2 braces I'll have to take off what would be the best thing to use

[@bowl830]

That’s really hard to say. I’d try to go back with the same size or on size bigger. Probably 3/16 now. I used solid 1/4” diameter on mine. Thanks for watching

[@joehalbleib2816]

Great video! Thank you! I have a question for you. I have a 2003 Polar Kraft 168 Deep V with a significant leak. I did the water test and the leak appears to be coming from one of the strakes that are riveted on. I cannot tell which rivets are leaking though...the water comes out of the strake seam. The bottom of the boat is filled with foam that I would prefer not to cut out. Is it possible to do the sealed pop rivet method you discussed to replace the rivets holding the strake on? If so, what length rivet should I use? Is 1/2" enough? Where is the best place to order these rivets from? Thank you so much! I finally have some hope to fix these leaks!

[@bowl830]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I try not to use closed end rivets in anything structural. Now if it’s a rivet here and there or just a temp fix till I. A get to the top and bottom I use them all the time. The strakes act as guides and give the bottom some rigidity. It’s a hard call on that. The length should be good in that 1/2 range

[@joehalbleib2816]

@@bowl830 Thank you!

[@christorborg8165]

I have an old lund aluminum boat with a permanent floor that I don’t want to take off. Can I use a solid closed end pop rivet due to not having access to both sides of the hole? So long as I use the epoxy.

[@bowl830]

Yes sir. It’s not a perfect solution but I’ve done it in the past with great results. I’ve got some that’s been repaired that way for over 8 years. Just use aluminum rivets. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@stonefly7158]

Could you also use air hammer and set rivet that’s already in boat? Just to tighten it up or is it vest to drill out rivet and put new in? Do you have link to where to purchase solid rivets

[@bowl830]

If the rivet looks good and the metal doesn’t show signs of corrosion I have just used a hammer to tighten. If I can get to the loose rivet easily I usually just go ahead and replace it just to be sure. But I keep pounds of the rivets on hand lol. They can be a pain to find

[@rhornwhitside2068]

Hey love the video. I want to go with the closed rivet , but can't find them in 1/4" alum rivet and mandrel anywhere. Only alum rivet with steel mandrel. Do you know where I could order those?

[@bowl830]

Yes sir. I order them from Amazon.

[@bowl830]

Thank you for watching and commenting I appreciate it

[@OffGridFromTheGroundUp]

What do you recommend for solid rivets? Round or brazier? I purchased some brazier rivets, but the air hammer tool seems to mark them up pretty good, and they don't look the same as the ones that are already in the boat. '79 Sylvan Rodmaster.

[@bowl830]

I try to match the ones in it if possible. I use round head. I was lucky and bought a ton of them years ago that were a perfect match for stock Starcraft rivets. I had a older round river hammer that I ground down to fit the brazier better. You can buy the tip for them.

[@OffGridFromTheGroundUp]

@@bowl830 I initially bought 1/2 and when me and my son tried to buck them in, we struggled keeping it straight, and by the time I started looking at it, it seems like maybe 3/16" x something shorter than 1/2" would be better. Any recommendations on a standard length? Just watched you pull that monster 87lb catfish! Awesome!

[@bowl830]

Wood Life thanks it was a awesome fish. There’s no standard. You want about 3/8 coming through the other side on most connections. Most times if a river bends it’s because your putting to much pressure on the river. Let the hammer do the work. And the person holding the bucking block needs to just let the weight of the block do the work and keep it straight. Good luck.

[@bradcranford2264]

Approximately how much longer should the grip area of the rivet be than the thickness of the metal? For example if I'm using a 1/8" thick aluminum plate to patch a hole in the floor of my jon boat about what length rivet would you use?

[@bowl830]

1 1/2 times. You should be around 3 /16 past. 1/4 is fine but to long will give you bad results

[@edwardlabelle6545]

What style solid aluminum rivet head should I use on my aluminum boat ? Brazier head or round head?

[@bowl830]

I use Brazier soft style rivets. The head is flatter

[@cryptocreek1557]

I have a lund WC-14 . How long of brazier head solid rivot should I buy for the sides of the boat? 3/8? or 1/2" ?

[@bowl830]

You need about 5/16” more than the thickness you’re fastening. Otherwise when you put the river in the hole. There should be 5/16 sticking through if using 3/16 rivet

[@purshep]

Hello TRTB, I love me two man aluminum boat and I tried your method. Seems to me I had to order those CLOSED END REVITS. I WENT ahead and used the standard revits. I will do the repair again when they come in. It is a small boat and the water pressure may not be that great.?? Albert

[@bowl830]

You will get a little leaking on standard rivets but you can push a little sealer in the open hole and it will last a good while. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it

[@ChrisC1946]

My inboard/outboard transom came out and I dont know what to do. It's just the rivets that came out. They fell out by the ski/ rope attachment on the back and can I just put in new rivets?

[@bowl830]

You should be able to Good luck. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it

[@davehoughton2934]

Please recommend a size of compressor , recommendations vary greatly. can I use a 1hp unit? Scratching my head on this one. Ty

[@bowl830]

A impact hammer doesn’t use a lot of volume in short blast. I’ve used a small 1 gallon before and done fine. Just have to take your time.

[@tearlelepkey5140]

Thankyou

[@jordanking905]

I’m replacing my transom on my 67 Starcraft fiberglass boat. The metal cap that fits over top of the transom. Can I use stainless steel bolt and nut instead of rivets?

[@bowl830]

Yes sir.