Rivets, pop rivets or screws

I'm restoring a 16.5' princecraft, which should I use to give me another 5-10 years of problem free use. I've read that Cherrymax stainless rivets are stronger than standard boat rivets. Like to hear pro's and con's.

Re: Rivets, pop rivets or screws

Ummmmm.... Ok.... I'll take a shot.

Assuming this is a aluminum boat what u use will largely be determined on what your going to use the boat for.

A closed end rivet can and should be used. Stainless. Steel rivets could be used if the boat is not going to be used in salt water. The use of 2 dissimmular metals in that close of proximity will gause corrosive galvanation, this is bad.

Aluminum closed end rivets are your best choice.

Aluminum bolts can and have also been used with a dab of 5200 during assembly. My brother jon bolt is held together solely with bolts, it works well and doesn't leak with the 5200.

Sheet metal scres are a BAD idea.

What about just tightening up the rivets that are allready there? It takes 2 people, but really is the best of all options. Search "bucking rivets" for more information.

Bill

Re: Rivets, pop rivets or screws

Concur, rebucking the exsisting rivets is the best option, it takes 2 hammers and 2 people but will be good as new when done and alot easier than replacing rivets.

NO to screws, they will eventually work lose.

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What did you decide to do in the end? I am looking to do some riveting on my boat but this is just around a screen so would like to know what product to use to make a safe and nice finish to use on salt water.

http://forums.iboats.com/boat-topic...rivets-dont-rust-look-nice-newbie-585610.html

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