I'm guessing they were aluminum rivets. "Every high load" rivet I installed in a mast was stainless coated with TefGel.
However, to install larger stainless rivets, you need a BIG rivet tool like a Marson Big Daddy. They run about $150. If it were me, I'd punch out the old rivets and reinstall with stainless. Is there a rental shop around where you can rent a Big Daddy? Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Jul 26, 2017 at 10:29 AM, Bill Nickel via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > During my recent "race" in the Lake Ontario 300 (actually the shorter > scotch bonnet race) my hydraulic boom bang broke off at the base of the > mast. The rivets appear to have sheared off. > I have the local boat repair company taking a look, but t I am curious if > anyone has suggestions? > > Bill Nickel > > "adagio" > > 1977 C&C 30 mk 1 > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >
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