aluminum jon boat leak repair

62larkowner

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1972 0uachita 14' aluminum rivited jon boat, is what im working on, the problem is a like i aquired and noticed today when was out testing motor fixed with advice from here,


pics are showing were leak is an such, temporary fix is a bolt and ruber washers through hole but

now how about a permanant fix for this paticuler problem , located at back of boat were aluminum folds to meet transom, hole is about 1/8 to 3/16's of an inch

leakwater.jpg
view from bottom with water coming out


leakrod.jpg
view from inside with rod through it to show exact spot,


maybe some recomended forum or advice?
 

wifisher

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Re: aluminum jon boat leak repair

Tig welder would be the easiest way. If you have access to one, or know somebody. Or take it to a weld shop, and see what they want to do it for you. They would probably do it pretty cheap if you offer cash(or beer).
 

62larkowner

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Re: aluminum jon boat leak repair

ya tried aluminum rod and torch, got rod to melt but didnt stick worth a darn LOL
 
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