Mainsail clew and tack plates came off

I have an 86 H16 and the original sails got put away as I used another set that looked better. I went to take them out and use them and the rivets holding the tack and clew plates together had corroded away and the plates came off.

I see in the Hobie parts list clew/tack plate kit. Anyone know if it includes the rivets? The plate for the head of the sail says with rivets is why I ask.

On a related front what does every one use to clean the sails so when you put them away the rivets wont fall apart?

Thanks

Yes, the Hobie tack and clew plates also include rivets. They're kind of strange rivets though. You don't use a normal rivet gun on them. It's more of a pin punch operation.

Cleaning is just a matter of getting the salt off and storing them so that they get some fresh and relatively dry air.

Brian C