adamjthompson
Cadet
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- Oct 22, 2011
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My 14' jon boat has a crack in the center "ridge" right where the flat bottom bends up to form the bow. I believe it will need structural support as well as sealant to be fixed. (This part of the bow is dragged across a carpeted support when I trailer the boat. I suspect that may have caused the crack in the first place.)
I've read several recommended methods:
1) JB Weld. Heard this tends to crack, though.
2) JB Weld + patch. JB Weld leak, then put aluminum patch on top and JB Weld it on, too.
3) Pay a welder to weld it. I hear this should cost around $50?
4) Seal leak and affix aluminium patch with 3M brand "5200" polyurethane sealant.
5) Fix with Gluvit (+ aluminum patch?)
6) Cabela's Aluminum Boat Patch.
Any recommendations?
I've read several recommended methods:
1) JB Weld. Heard this tends to crack, though.
2) JB Weld + patch. JB Weld leak, then put aluminum patch on top and JB Weld it on, too.
3) Pay a welder to weld it. I hear this should cost around $50?
4) Seal leak and affix aluminium patch with 3M brand "5200" polyurethane sealant.
5) Fix with Gluvit (+ aluminum patch?)
6) Cabela's Aluminum Boat Patch.
Any recommendations?