I have a very nice boat, and just bought it last year. It is an older boat (mid-90's Grumman 18-foot), but in very nice condition. I have some rivets on the bottom of the boat that are loose, and letting water in throughout the day of fishing. Yes, I do have an automatic bilge switch on it, but call me crazy...A BOAT ISN'T SUPPOSED TO HAVE WATER IN IT! What is going to be the easiest way to fix this, outside of welding them? It is an bass boat style (not a jon boat), so in order for me to get to the bottom of it to "smash" them back together, it would take a TON of work. Any thoughts? I've never messed with rivets before with anything, but I'm not an idiot when it comes to being handy or being able to fix things. Just need some suggestions from people who might have an idea, or from others who have had the same thing happen.
With the weather finally "breaking" this week, I am going to get it into my garage and out from under the covers, and get it ready for the water for mid-March.
Thanks in advance!
mrwillis