Re: [Paddlewise] Canoe repair

    If I remember right, the older Grummans had a rubber strip for
waterproofing within the keel line overlaps.  It would be worthwhile to fill
in with RTV or some other such before cinching up the rivets.  There's LOTS
of rivets!
        Cabela's used to sell a grumman repair kit; basically plastic rod
that was melted into cracks and crevices.  Maybe they still do.
JP

-----Original Message-----
From: Gabriel L Romeu <romeug_at_erols.com>
>This would probably work just fine, but it may be just a tad easier to
>drill them out and re-rivet them.  Make sure to use aluminum rivets.
>There may be some sealent considerations if the hull had any unusual
>stresses on those loose seams.
>gabriel l romeu

    Gabe:
            FYI I live in Hopewell, NJ.  Have a paddler friend or two in
Bordentown, though.


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