This video covers 3 rivets and their uses.AND HOW TO REPLACE YOUR BOATS LEAKY RIVETS If you are interested in just solid rivets fast forward about 10 minute. amzn.to/3yMSP35
I've watched countless videos on building framing for decking on aluminum jon boats and not one mentioned that solid rivets are not installed the same way as pop rivets aka 1 uses a rivet gun, the other requires your methods. Thank you for this video and for sharing your knowledge. You just saved me from ordering the wrong materials.
Thank you. I only got a friend teaching boatin stuff so this is really helpful since I have only used pop rivets on building stuff but never boats. Now I know! Also I didn't even realize the implication of using stainless steel on a aluminum boat so thank you for all that knowledge.
Thank you so much. I’m doing another boat now. I appreciate the support, I’m planning on building my channel as much as I can. Again thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it
just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. I'm on my second riverboat and leeks it always been a big deal. I've always painted the outside of the boat and lined the inside with gluvit. it does work and it will seal the boat but lo and behold over the years they break free and start leaking again. This sounds awesome!!
Bought a old 1448. Never worked with aluminum and my knowledge of rivet types/uses is zilch. Just a tad worried about making things worse. Tried viewing numerous videos to get myself educated but just didn't get that warm fuzzy feeling until I came across yours. Seriously, you should be teaching shop class. Your instructions are clear and concise. I'm pumped now, but will practice some before I try it for real. "Even a caveman can do it" lol
You are THE MAN! I am preparing to go out fishing and was ordering extra bilge pumps and flex seal tape (which works for a while). But now... I am confident I can handle this repair on my own. Thank you so much. Very comprehensive explanations.
Exactly what i was looking for thank you it was very informative. My son has a 16 lund and it leaks pretty bad and im thinking of replacing the rivets and ive been looking through some of the videos this one was the best video by far. Thanks again
Thank you! I was dreading redoing the rivets on my boat. I tried flex sealing the rivets, it didn't last one trip out on the ocean. Your knowledge and demonstrations may have saved me from buying 2nd boat. Thank you again.
Another great video my friend and great information. Jeff you are a friend to all fisherman by helping us learn how to do thing that save us money and do things themselves. Thanks for sharing this. 🇺🇸
Excellent instructions. I have to patch two quarter sized holes in the floor of my jon boat with some thin aluminum plate, sealant and rivets. Now I'm confident that I can do it. Thank you 👍👍
That tool you made by cutting down a chisel is a great idea , a very informative video Jeff . We need to tag team a DIY one of these days . Or just go fishing lol
Great video. I was about to start work on my aluminum bass boat and this tutorial video is the best i have seen in a while. very informative. thank you sir. you saved me a lot of time and money.
Thanks for the video. I have a tracker topper 10/36 that I bought new. Had a few rivets that started leaking. Took it back to the dealership and they had someone weld the rivets that was leaking ( it was still under warranty) . But it really looks like crap. Now I know how to fix it right myself.
Thank you so much for this, I am going to fix my aluminum boat this way. And I always use 5200 around my rivets always so no leaks will be detected anytime soon.
Just a fyi. Put the sealer on the inside of boat. Try to keep the river head free of any type of thick adhesive. It can cause a gap between the head and the surface. That can cause a bad seal over time and a loose rivet. Thank you for watching I appreciate it
You are the man! I scrolled down thinking that exact phrase and the first comment was this other guy saying it, Ha. Anyway, I really appreciate the detail in these video's. My son and I are putting together a fishing boat and I'm bookmarking all of your video's for future use, Thanks!
Team Reelin The Blues, I shared it on my business Facebook page, as I’ve had customers ask me before how to fix leaking rivets. I see you’re a Starcraft fan too!
That’s a awesome hull. I’ve redid a few Smokercraft boats. The hills are as good or better than a Lund. Made just as well. Thanks for watching I appreciate it
JB weld ...wipe off the outside phenomenal stuff..... only thing I would do differently is yo have the buck drilled and dished to round the bucked side makes a very nice finish both sides
Nice video Jeff. I've only seen a few people that could hammer a rivet that nice, lol. I used to work in aviation in sheetmetal/structures. Ive shot thousands of solid rivets. If you ever need help shooting any give me a hollar. I still have all my rivet guns and sets and other tools.
@@bowl830 my friend I’ve shared your video at least three times in the last couple of days,I have it saved to my favorites so when someone asks about fixing rivets I send a link to your video,I’m the one thanking you ❤️
good luck with your joints if you keep doing these. people who did them in ww2 had bad arthritis for the rest of their lives and could barely pick up a cup.
Great video. Thank you! I intend to use 3/16 closed pop rivets and 3M 5200 to seal some holes in my smokercraft phantom 170 transom. What length or grip range would you recommend for this application?
Great video and just what I was looking for. Had aluminum boats all my life and they all eventually leaked. Question for you. I'm cutting a 14" piece out of the center of the center bench seat (a spot where I can walk thru) in a 14ft aluminum V hull boat. I need to remove the support that attaches from the seat to the bottom of the boat. Will a solid rivet just fill the holes where I drill them out? Thanks
Question on installing solid rivet in a Jon boat. Can you put the buckbar against the head and hammer the other end. That way we could replace the bad rivets with the boat on the trailer.
It’s not recommended. The reason why is the impact force is pushing the head away from the surface instead of toward the flat surface. This can cause a gap. That will cause the pieces to be able to move or get corrosion under the head and will leak again. Thanks for watching and commenting I hope it helps.
I’ve done that before using 16g 1 1/2 round tube. I cut a slot in it with a table saw. Slid it over The old one. You can find places on EBay that sell it.
Great video. I have an old 16 foot lund that has some leaky rivets.I have seen 3/16 closed end rivets in 1/4, 3/16,and 1/2. How do you decide the length?
Great video. I was wondering about installing the solid rivets.i have a boat that is sealed with window caulking by the previous owner.is there a way i could tell the rivet size without drilling it out where I know what size to order?
Thank you so much for this video! One hopefully easy question. On average, what is the grip range of the 3/16 closed in rivet typically used? Thank you again for the info!
Buying rivets: Does the mandrel also have to be aluminum or can it be steel? I see many different types of rivets online. I know you previously said stainless steel corrodes with aluminum. P.S. great video thanks so much.
I try to keep the metal similar if possible. Do yes I’d stick with aluminum with aluminum. That way if the mandrel gets wet it don’t corrode the rivet.
Hello TRTB, I love me two man aluminum boat and I tried your method. Seems to me I had to order those CLOSED END REVITS. I WENT ahead and used the standard revits. I will do the repair again when they come in. It is a small boat and the water pressure may not be that great.?? Albert
You will get a little leaking on standard rivets but you can push a little sealer in the open hole and it will last a good while. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it
Thank you sir. I usually try to use 3/16-1/4” for most applications. Length is determined by the thickness of what your joining. Most the stuff on my Starcraft was 7/16+ Rule of thumb The optimum length for a solid rivet will be equal to the thickness of the material to be joined, plus an exposed tail equal to the rivet diameter times 1.5. For example, a 1/8-inch rivet should have an exposed tail of 1.5 x . 125 inch
Well damn! I tried this a few decades ago, with someone on the inside with a sledge hammer backing the rivets and me on the outside with a ball peen hammer trying to tighten the rivets that were already in the boat. Didn't work. Going to try again in a few days.
You've given me some courage to try this on my 'new-to-me' boat this winter. Great video, best one I've found. You should consider posting amazon affiliate links to the products you promote. You deserve a couple extra dollars that's for sure!
Thank you I appreciate the kind words. I’ll look into that. I’m building a shop now to do boat and fishing videos. I hope to have it up and running by October. Again thanks for watching and taking time to comment
What type /brand/model air operated rivet gun do you recommend. Also The nematic air hammer or what ever its called that you use to put in solid rivets with. What brand/model do you prefer or recommend.
The ones I used I. Video are just plain harbor freight tools. I’ve had the rivet gun for 10 years. It’s about wore out. I’ve but in tens of thousands of rivets with lol. The impact air hammer is the more expensive one from Harbor freight. You need a good variable speed to get good results if you’re new to it. Thank you for watching I appreciate it
When you pounded the drill bit with the hammer to debur yikes! Just run the bit backwards and use a file or use an over sized bit lightly on the hole :) scribe handle works too.
