Boat cover snap button repair

[Anthonym2]

HI All
I have an older fiberglass and plywood hull (1980) baretta boat. It never saw much use before I bought this season. A couple of the buttons came loose now that I have been putting the cover on and off this season. could someone let me know the best way for repair? They are all on sides, not transom.
Thanks in advance.

 

[gm280]

Anthonym2, How about posting a picture or three so we can see what you are seeing. Then we all are on the same page and can offer the best suggestions and ideas. I am certain once we see what you are talking about we will have lots of ways to solve your problem. JMHO

 

[DeepBlue2010]

Pictures will help us see what exactly you are dealing with. In general, most of the old buttons are riveted in. The process is simply to drill them out with a drill bit slightly bigger than the rivet. After you drill them out, you have the choice of installing a new riveted one or go with the screw in type that is more common these days.