Need aluminum rivets

[Crappie Reaper]

Hatchetman and Crappir Reaper check out this and let me know if they would work. Ferdi aka Fred
www.hansonrivet.com/w28.htm

By the way, thanks for the link.

[Crappie Reaper]

Link for riveting tools. New, Used, parts, service, etc.
http://www.yardstore.com/

[Ferdi]

You're welcome Reaper. hatchetman I looked for an easy way out when I had my 16' johnboat, don't try that. Take the time and money to get the right thing and a buddy to help you and set them right. I just thought because they advertised them as for use in wet areas they meant a boat but I can see what Reaper is talking about. I took mine to a guy who would replace them for a dollar a rivet so iasked him what he'd take to sell me a hundred rivets, he said with a smile a hundred dollars. That's when i took the shortcut and wish I hadn't. Good luck, Ferdi aka Fred

[Crappie Reaper]

I had bought an early 1940's aluminum 14' boat with severe bottom/side separation on the Starboard side about 18" long. This particular boat had gone through attempted repairs with the likes of JB weld, Roofing Tar and silicone. I stripped all that crap off, cleaned the area, straightened it the best I could, then created an inside AND an outside doubler to sandwich the problem area. Using "Clecos", I located all holes for the rivets, took it apart, deburred all the holes and used an experienced "bucker" when I shot all the rivets. I also used aircraft grade sealer (good for preasures at 35,000') sandwiched between all pieces. On the rest of the boat, I reshot a few rivets that were still good, just loose, and drilled out and replaced the ones I thought had too much wear. When it was all said and done, I had missed a few leaky rivets, but could leave the boat in the water and come back three days later to maybe a quart of water in it.
Do it right, and it will last like it was brand new. Take the shortcuts, and you'll find yourself constantly having to repair it.

[hatchetman]

Thanks for all the reply's. I plan on re setting all the rivets I can, but some have to be replaced. I've done it before but I am out of rivets. The last bunch I bought at a flea market. Again, thanks for all the help I really appreciate it....Pete

[siscoken]

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/ha/rivets.html
These guys have just about any rivet you could think of .... I order on line and they ship fast.
Ken