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Sealing leaky rivets in aluminum boat

Hi my name is Tim and I have a 1959 alumacraft 15.5 ft. that is leaking pretty bad at the rivets. What would be the best way to repair this problem before I paint it.

Tim Heath
hobbyist - Deland, Florida
March 22, 2008

Assuming the aluminum sheet under the rivets isn't badly corroded, the best fix is probably to replace the rivets with new ones, possibly with a tiny bit if silicon sealant under each. Lots of work, but small expense.

You could try using aluminum solder, available at welding supply houses.

Jeffrey Holmes, CEF
Spartanburg, South Carolina
April 1, 2008

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