Using blind rivets under the waterline on aluminum boat in saltwater, are dissimilar metals a concern?

Batperson

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Hello,
What is the best material for rivets under the waterline in saltwater? Do I need to stick with only aluminum (body and mandrel) or can I use aluminum body and steel mandrel or even a pure stainless rivet? Will dissimilar metals cause weird corrosion issues in the saltwater? Thanks I’m advance
 

airshot

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In salt water yes...in fresh water only, SS and aluminum are fine
 

Scott Danforth

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aluminum, steel and salt water make a battery
 

Bondo

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Ayuh,.... They make all aluminum Closed end pop rivets, which work perfectly, 'n don't leak,.....
 
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