True but everything comes with SS anyway. All the boats I've ever had were built with SS. You could use Cherrymax also, which are stronger than SS and made of aluminum but Monel and Cherry rivets are pushing 50 cent each. Both are a real ballbuster to pull. You really need a air hydraulic puller.
Speaking of ball buster to pull. Have you ever just grabbed a rivet and tried to pull it and see how far the mandrel or spike will pull before it breaks? Yes I do mean using a rivet gun of some type.
I've found there are at least two types of mandrels. One that seems to be stainless or monel, and one that seems to be mild steel. Except for the shortest no matter what length rivet I've tried only the one with the mild steel mandrel will pull all the way before breaking. Having the mandrel break early might lead to problems.
Anyone else notice this? And yes I am speaking of monel rivets. I've tried this using a large
scissor type riveter. I have access to a pneumatic I just haven't tried it yet.
