Screws, Pad Eyes, and Kayak Fasteners

Don’t be afraid of using rivets on your kayak. If you need to attach a pad eye, hook, or anchor trolley and can’t reach the inside of your kayak to attach a nut, you need to use a rivet instead of a screw.

Avoid using the rivets you get from the hardware store, instead get tri-grip nylon rivets. You can use the same rivet gun and they provide the support you need on the inside of the kayak. Don’t forget to use marine sealant with any fastener that goes into the hull of your kayak. Some tri-grip rivets come with rubber o-rings to provide additional water sealant.