02-17-2003, 10:45 PM
[blue][size 2]I'm with Fish Dog--do it right. Either re-seat the rivets by pounding them or drill them out and replace. While your boat is sitting on the trailer, fill it partially with water and watch the bottom of the boat for water leaking from seams, rivets, etc. Don't fill it too full that you overload your trailer.[/size][/blue]
[blue][size 2]Also check the transom to make sure it's not deteriorated (common in old boats) and check any holes in the transom for transducers, paddle wheels, pitot tubes, etc. Remove and reseal if suspect.[/size][/blue]
[blue][size 2]Also check the transom to make sure it's not deteriorated (common in old boats) and check any holes in the transom for transducers, paddle wheels, pitot tubes, etc. Remove and reseal if suspect.[/size][/blue]