Posted by gilgotes on 07/30/10 - 12:19 PM
#3
Went through this with my whaler. Whether you pull the rivets out, or push them in, I don't think is as important as not trying to use the same holes. The holes should be filled in (injected) with a structural epoxy (eg. WestSystems Six10), not a flexible marine adhesive/caulk like 3M 5200 (IMHO). It will cure in less than a day and you can sand the edge smooth and install the new rubrail with screws or rivets without trying to hit the existing holes.
Mike
Edited by gilgotes on 07/30/10 - 12:19 PM