Hi all.
I'm finally getting around to doing all the boat maintenance tasks I've been meaning to do all winter... One job I have to do is to remove, re-seal, and replace the mast plugs on the upper mast section (as previously advised on this forum - to stop it filling with water when submerged...).
My question is this:
What diameter & length of rivets should I be using in order to do the best job? I've looked at what I've got, and they all look pretty short, but I'd rather find out in advance of drilling them all out rather than after!!!
On the same topic, what rivet should I be using for the fabric band on the boom?
Any top tips?
Many thanks in advance.
I'm finally getting around to doing all the boat maintenance tasks I've been meaning to do all winter... One job I have to do is to remove, re-seal, and replace the mast plugs on the upper mast section (as previously advised on this forum - to stop it filling with water when submerged...).
My question is this:
What diameter & length of rivets should I be using in order to do the best job? I've looked at what I've got, and they all look pretty short, but I'd rather find out in advance of drilling them all out rather than after!!!
On the same topic, what rivet should I be using for the fabric band on the boom?
Any top tips?
Many thanks in advance.