Valco Leaks

san dimas

Petty Officer 1st Class
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Jan 20, 2012
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Hello everyone,
My 14' aluminum Valco is riveted and it leaks about a quart in 2 hours. What is the best way to find the leaks and fix them? Thanks.
 

oops!

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Oct 18, 2007
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Re: Valco Leaks

hi.....welcome to iboats....

we have a ton of tinny guys here....so the help you get will be great.

i would start by an inspection of the rivits......is there any loose ones?

the other thing you can do is a leak down test....on land.......raise the boat off the ground....and put a few gallons of water in the hull....

watch for drips....and chase them
 

Bob_VT

Moderator & Unofficial iBoats Historian
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Re: Valco Leaks

I met the former owners of Valco 2 years ago and they told me they were done :( and closed the doors.

Gluvit is your friend and sold in the iboats store.
 
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