John Boy the Canoe Boy
Cadet
- Joined
- Dec 2, 2016
- Messages
- 6
Hello fellow boaters,
I would like to generate a discussion on repairing my aluminum Grumman. It is 13 feet long, made in the 60's I think. I just bought it and do not want to get rid of it because for the first time I have a canoe that I can carry by myself. I also like it because I can leave it outdoors without worrying about UV problems etc. I have read many different opinions on this site and other sites, regarding the best way to make this repair. For example, stainless screws and nuts, aluminum welding, JB Weld, new rivets, duct tape, aluminum solder etc. The picture with the two arrows is from the inside of the boat and shows that the "cross brace" is no longer "flush" with the hull where the problem rivet is. I was able to slide the point of the orange arrows under the brace. Of the three rivet heads that you can see the one in the center is the problem. You can see the head of the problem rivet is still flush with the brace....but as I said..the brace is not flush with the hull. The second picture shows the "problem" rivet from the outside of the hull. This rivet is the leak that I have. I think if you click on the pictures they will become larger.
Looking forward to your help. This will be my winter project.
Thanks... John Boy the Canoe Boy