marine tex vs jb weld - temporary alum boat fix

[geedubcpa]

I need a temporary patch on my boat until the welder can fix properly - the hole is letting a steady drip of water into the boat and was due to damage vs stress crack - I am talking about an area that is the about the size of a screwdriver as far as the hole - I have some jb weld in the garage - but would I be better off with marine tex?

Probably going to get it welded in late fall whenever the place I take my boat for service slows down.

The boat takes on about a 1-2 gallons or so per hour.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: marine tex vs jb weld - temporary alum boat fix

Either will work. Prep is the Key. Sand lightly with 80 grit, Both Sides, Wipe down with Acetone, Both Sides, Apply JBW or MT Both Sides.

 

[JASinIL2006]

Re: marine tex vs jb weld - temporary alum boat fix

I like JB Weld for really small patches, like a crack. It's so runny that it's a bit harder to work with on larger holes. PC11 (a two part marine epoxy like MT) is more putty-like and is easier to work on holes. Both are super-durable, though, so as long as you cover the hole (and get the epoxy to stay there while it hardens), both should work well.

I used JB Weld on my aluminum boat and it sealed it quite nicely.

 

[geedubcpa]

Re: marine tex vs jb weld - temporary alum boat fix

Jaysin2006

How long did your repair last? Do you check it after each launching just to make sure.

GEEDUB