Rivets & aluminum rub rail

[imported_Will]

I have a section in the transom where the rivet has broken and the aluminum rub rail has come loose. Does anyone know if there is a special kind and size of rivet to re-attach the rub rail with? I have looked at the usual repair sites and they don't mention the type of rivet. The hull seam appears to be fine- it's just the rail that has come loose.

Thankyou

Will

 

[supercub]

Will,

The rivets are 1/8" D x 1/4"l aluminum/aluminum (rivet/shaft). Check the Yahoo groups Sunfish Sailor (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sunfish_sailor/). Look under Files, then Repair Manuals and then page 8 "Trim". Follow the directions and you will be done in no time. The repair manual will also give you the basics on repairs of different things about a SF.

 

[imported_Will]

Hi Supercub

Thankyou for your reply. Are the rivets just regular hardware store rivets or is there a such thing as Marine rivets?

Will

 

[supercub]

Will,

Regular hardware rivets will work fine. Aluminum rivet with aluminum mandrel (shaft) are all you need as there is no pressure on the rivets (just holding a little trim).