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!

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!