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JonM
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Repairing stress cracks in a riveted aluminum boat
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This is repair 2, I didn't have access to the inside. I had some help with lining up the holes in the patch but did pretty much...
Aug 27, 2024
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Repairing stress cracks in a riveted aluminum boat
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This is repair 1 which was accessible from the inside. I did this repair with my boat tech and unfortunately we blew up the holes so I...
Aug 27, 2024
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I started repairing my boat last week and completed 2 of the 6 patches I need to make. It's not going so well, I have a few pictures I'd...
Aug 27, 2024
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I think you will be glad you did, but report back as to how it worked for you.
Aug 1, 2024
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Thanks for your advice, I will try this when I start working on it tomorrow!
Jul 30, 2024
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I know that I'm butting in, but I don't drill my rivets out much anymore. I use a razor sharp chisel and a nail set. (or small punch)...
Jul 30, 2024
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Yes, drill the rivets when removing them. I suggest you start with a bit smaller than the rivet diameter. If you go off center with a...
Jul 28, 2024
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I'm getting those Cleco's by Monday night, a little sooner than expected. I'm bringing my boat to the marina that I repowered my boat...
Jul 26, 2024
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You need high quality, round & perpendicular holes for theses cleco’s & rivets to work best. If you mess up the removing the old rivet...
Jul 26, 2024
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Thanks I just ordered 3 of them, coming in on Tuesday next week. I'll keep you guys posted when I start the repairs.
Jul 24, 2024
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In the picture the wing nut is backed off all the way, allowing full extension of the pin. When the wing nut is tightened the pin...
Jul 24, 2024
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How do these work? Can I use them if I only have access from the outside? I couldn't find any instructions online but I found them on...
Jul 22, 2024
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This is the bad side where the hull is bending down towards the edge. The worst of it is from the rear to middle of the boat and it...
Jul 22, 2024
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This is the good side but I noticed the hull is also starting to bend down a little bit towards the back of the boat. But this is the...
Jul 22, 2024
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