[111torrance111]

Hi Guy's,

I just bought an aluminum welded boat that seems to leak on the seems. I thought weld boats didn't leak... But now I have and need to fix it.

Is it better to seal and paint the bottom half or actully try to have it welded. I plan on leaving in the water for about 3 months.

if welding is required is there an @ home version or it this best left tot he perfessionals?

Please help.

Jerry

[iwombat]

If it needs re-welded it's potentially a structural concern and I'd leave that to the pros. What makes you think it's leaking at the seams?

[111torrance111]

Originally Posted by iwombat

If it needs re-welded it's potentially a structural concern and I'd leave that to the pros. What makes you think it's leaking at the seams?

[Bob_VT]

Leave the welding to a pro. In a flash you could be looking at some HUGE ugly holes if you have not welded aluminum sheets. Are the welds or seams cracked? Worn thin? If it is just a few minor "non-structural" areas you should use Gluvit. That will seal it up and it is the right stuff for the job.

If you do have it welded and it still might have a few pinholes..... again use Gluvit.

[iwombat]

To check it out properly and give the welder some clues, fill the hull with water and mark any leaks with some orange marking paint. The paint will make a nice halo around the leaks.

[111torrance111]

Thanks for the advise, I'll check to see if it's structural or not. It has a lot of silicone that needs to be removed befor I can tell.

I'll give more detail when I have it cleaned up.

Thanks

[Bob_VT]

Get rid of the silicone!!! Scrape, sand and use heavy duty green pads.