Sealing leaky rivets - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jbm · 09-27-2010, 02:51 PM

It's not a big deal, but I noticed I get a fair amount of water coming through the rivets on my X-13. I want to try to seal them up because when ever I launch through any sizable surf, I end up with a fair amount of water inside.

Does anyone have experience trying to seal up their rivets after the fact? Would just a dab of marine goop on each one do the trick, or should I find something thinner that would flow better into the rivet? I'm afraid a glob of goop on top of a J-hook rivet won't last long.

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Gino · 09-27-2010, 03:17 PM

a dab off goop on the inside part of the rivet would be fine.

when drilling holes or installing stuff on the kayak put a dab of goop down then put the rivet in.

I get a little water from hatch seel and rivet holes. but its never more than a cups worth for a long days fishing. doesnt bug me much.

dfroggy54 · 09-27-2010, 04:39 PM

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dsafety · 09-27-2010, 09:26 PM

If I had this problem, I would drill out the rivets, apply the goop and re-rivet. That would solve the problem for good.

Bob

09-27-2010, 02:51 PM	#1
jbm Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Escondido<->Carlsbad Posts: 81	Sealing leaky rivets It's not a big deal, but I noticed I get a fair amount of water coming through the rivets on my X-13. I want to try to seal them up because when ever I launch through any sizable surf, I end up with a fair amount of water inside. Does anyone have experience trying to seal up their rivets after the fact? Would just a dab of marine goop on each one do the trick, or should I find something thinner that would flow better into the rivet? I'm afraid a glob of goop on top of a J-hook rivet won't last long. Thanks for sharing your experience!

09-27-2010, 04:39 PM	#3
dfroggy54 Rolly Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 245	5200 Marine Grade sealant __________________ I Fish. I catch. I Eat.

09-27-2010, 03:17 PM	#2
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	a dab off goop on the inside part of the rivet would be fine. when drilling holes or installing stuff on the kayak put a dab of goop down then put the rivet in. I get a little water from hatch seel and rivet holes. but its never more than a cups worth for a long days fishing. doesnt bug me much.

09-27-2010, 09:26 PM	#4
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	If I had this problem, I would drill out the rivets, apply the goop and re-rivet. That would solve the problem for good. Bob