I have a aluminum boat that leaks at some of the seams. What would I use on the outside to fix this problem. I would rather not remove the floor at this time. Thanks....
First you need to find out why the seam became loose. Are there any loose or missing rivits? Could you tighten them? Sometimes all you need is an access hole to "buck" the rivit from the inside. Another option is to take it to a welding shop and have an expert weld the aluminum.
how badly is it leaking. iboats store sells a product call Gulvit it is a 2part epoxy designed especially for aluminum boats. it gets high praises. it's pricey, but the coverage is very close to what they state.
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I was not able to find any loose or missing rivits or bends or holes. It seems like the seam is leaking do to natural aging (if that's possible). I'll check out that epoxy.. That sounds like what I'm looking for...Thanks...
Gluvit is best applied from the inside. It is thicker than 90 weight oil when mixed and FLOWS. It will creep into seems. Follow directions on mixing carefully (I used a postal scale) and use two light coats.
__________________ "When you see yourself doing something badly and nobody’s bothering to tell you anymore, that’s a very bad place to be. Your critics are your ones telling you they still love you and care." Randy Pausch 1960-2008 The Last Lecture
I don't mean to throw a wrench into the machine but?
Is there foam in the belly of the boat?
Is there a fuel tank?
It was just a thought.
__________________ "When you see yourself doing something badly and nobody’s bothering to tell you anymore, that’s a very bad place to be. Your critics are your ones telling you they still love you and care." Randy Pausch 1960-2008 The Last Lecture
I have a 1957 Feathercraft- riveted aluminum hull. It was leaking at the seams- especially toward the bow. After a lot of trial and error, we determined that the aluminum was flexing while we were bouncing around in "roughish" water. I used a wire wheel on a drill and various scrapers and completely cleaned ALL the seams. I then came back and filled the seams with a product called "Life Caulk" made by Boat Life. I liked Life Caulk because I could sand it and paint it when dry, plus it remains flexible and stretchable. It's only been about three months (I use it every weekend on the Long Island Sound)- but it hasn't leaked since..
70's Aluminum Boat leaking at seams
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