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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Hollis on September 03, 2014, 01:56:27 PM

Title: Rivit repair on a 14' Harbourcraft
Post by: Hollis on September 03, 2014, 01:56:27 PM

I have a 14' Harbourcraft that has 2-leaking rivits right in one of the cross braces. Cannot use sealer in this case. Does anyone know of a person or dealer that can do rivit repairs. Any help would be very much appreciated. 8)

Title: Re: Rivit repair on a 14' Harbourcraft
Post by: Chris S on September 03, 2014, 04:54:35 PM

I couldn't find someone local, so I reset some leaking rivits on my 12' Harbourcraft using one of those little auto hammers from Canadian tire.  I used the auto hammer on the inside, while having someone buck the rivet on the outside.  We used a small sledge for a bucking bar, just make sure you are both on the same rivet...

Title: Re: Rivit repair on a 14' Harbourcraft
Post by: Hollis on September 03, 2014, 06:08:30 PM

Thanks Chris. I may have to try that.  Cheers 

Title: Re: Rivit repair on a 14' Harbourcraft
Post by: RainbowMan on September 03, 2014, 07:06:34 PM

Give Mike at M&B Marine in Langley a call and be should be able to connect you to someone local.

Title: Re: Rivit repair on a 14' Harbourcraft
Post by: Hollis on September 09, 2014, 06:26:29 PM

Thanks to Riptide at Smith sheet metal in Coquitlam for getting my boat back in action .IOU a Slabe of <.)>>>)>y  C

Title: Re: Rivit repair on a 14' Harbourcraft
Post by: riptide on September 09, 2014, 08:33:40 PM

No problem , glad I could help ...it was good meeting you and your son