Its a Leaker

[songmanscott]

Dang man, she leaks - not bad but enough to warrant caution as in - I need to fix it before doing any deck work.

This is a 1961 Sea Maid- she is 63 inches wide and I love that - but this issue is new to me. I have read several threads about Coat it or Gluv it.
From what I see Coat it goes on Dark - what does Gluv it do? Do I apply to the seams? whole bottom? Some people say you gotta paint it - Dunno...

Need help here BEFORE I spend any money (any more money that is)

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Its a Leaker

Before you use Coat-it or Gluvit (clearer), check for missing rivets and holes. Put some water inside and look for drips. Does she have a floor? Both those sealers usually go inside under flooring and need to be out of the sun or protected.

 

[Mel Taylor]

Re: Its a Leaker

Look for bolts that go through the transom that may be loose and letting water in. Often a simple tightening of the bolts will cure the problem.

or that matter, check any penetrations of the transom for leakage. Transom leaks can sometimes be hard to spot, depending on the design of the transom.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Its a Leaker

Any sealing/creeping epoxy must be coated with paint to protect it from UV rays or it will start to break down over time (A long time).

Gluvit goes on kind of tan and it is not clear.

If you inspect the hull ....look for loose or missing rivets. If any look questionable - rebuck the rivets. After you are certain of the rivets Tilt the boat to one side then use a creeping epoxy. The epoxy will creep under the rivet. This can be applied on both inside and outside the hull. Paint the seams so the boat is tilted that the paint goes into the seams. The following day repeat the process and tilt the hull the opposite way.

If you have wood on the transom......it is a great time to replace it There could actually be corrosion holes under the wood

A few simple rules for aluminum hulls.......no pressure treated wood...... no silicone but 3m5200 is good permanent sealer. Oh and have fun!!

 

[songmanscott]

Re: Its a Leaker

Before you use Coat-it or Gluvit (clearer), check for missing rivets and holes. Put some water inside and look for drips. Does she have a floor? Both those sealers usually go inside under flooring and need to be out of the sun or protected.

Yeah - did that already. The good news is NONE are missing - bad news is that the boat is leaking at several seams including the bow seam. These are not major - they are the drip drip variety...

I just need to decide on the product...

Coat it seems to be the easiest? Dunno

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Its a Leaker

Coat-It use seems to be increasing here in the restos. A little cheaper and from reports, both do the job.

Yeah, after 52 years seam seals sometimes need refreshing. Get her sealed and I see another 52 years of fun. You should post some pics.

 

[songmanscott]

Re: Its a Leaker

Coat-It use seems to be increasing here in the restos. A little cheaper and from reports, both do the job.

Yeah, after 52 years seam seals sometimes need refreshing. Get her sealed and I see another 52 years of fun. You should post some pics.

I owe you guys - plus I could use some ideas for the front... Where do I post em? I kinda have it in the rough right now.
And the last owner went to town with the carpet glue. But we we floatet her last night saw the rate of leaking and the location and posted for H E L P. lol

BUT water tested this and I can see where the water is coming in. SO Coat it will be ordered - today.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Its a Leaker

You could start a new thread in the resto section and document your progress and ask questions. A lot more viewers. Here: Boat Restoration, Building, and Hull Repair

And how to post pics/vids right here:http://forums.iboats.com/non-boating-technical-topics/how-posting-pictures-videos-533219.html

Some inside and out side bow pics would give us an idea how to fix her. And some overall shots of the boat are nice too.