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Tiny hole in 12 foot aluminum boat
MBK
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The little hole is about 3/32 size. How to repair?
A machine screw might snag and rip a larger hole.
Bolt with cap nut?
A machine screw might snag and rip a larger hole.
Bolt with cap nut?
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Epoxy and a penny.
A little cheap isn't it? Don
quote:Originally posted by Chief Shaway
Epoxy and a penny.
A little cheap isn't it? Don
Cheap and effective.
Failing that, drill it round and use an aluminum rivet to eliminate galvanic reactions.
You also might want to think about using a 'large flange' rivet too.
Rivet.
+1. We use a dab of 3M 5200 on them also, works great.
A small Dutch boy named tom...
Mike
I thought he only put his finger in a dike? [:D]
quote:Originally posted by mrmike08075
A small Dutch boy named tom...
Mike
I thought he only put his finger in a dike? [:D]
Till she squealed! Don
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Amazing-Goop-3-7-fl-oz-All-Purpose-Adhesive-140211/202533796
quote:Originally posted by mrmike08075
A small Dutch boy named tom...
Mike
I thought he only put his finger in a dike? [:D][:0]
Duct tape is always an alternative. Rivet is best, almost any repair is shown in detail on YouTube. PS: The guys rivet gun,, NICE, need to get one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAWPo8F-gXc
Do it in clear and have a fish finder
Better solutions have already been offered.
Let's see, 2017 minus 1995 equals....
Don't forget to carry the ought,
It's been temporary fixed for a long time and still don't leak.
When I lived in Virginia Beach I had a ten footer that had more fiberglass on it than aluminum. [:D]
What on earth are you looking for? There is no wrong answer.
I would probably make a fiber glass patch on the inside and outside.
quote:Originally posted by Chief Shaway
Epoxy and a penny.
A little cheap isn't it? Don
Not if you use the 1983 and older penny.
Solid fix.....
https://youtu.be/CCycms8wVC4
I agree, ice has it. Don, you are sick (but funny).
no even that funny
back years ago when I had & used a aluminum boat : had a hole ?
Fill with rivet : then epoxy ( I used accuglass from brownells ) on BOTH sides of rivet !!! never had a problem with it !!!
Good Luck !!!
Thanks !!!
I Grew Old Too Fast (And Smart Too damn Slow !!!) !!!
Peace
Dan
[:p]
Rivet
Rivet with JB weld
Fill with aluminum welding rod and heat until welded.
ESP 309 heat cure epoxy.
Flex seal as a last resort.
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