What is the best sealant/ epoxy to use to seal small holes in the back of an boat with an Aluminum hull??
Jan 19, 2008 by Tele-Kinetic | Posted in Boats & Boating
It more depends on the measurements of the leek,it,s location and how much you are willing to spend, if it is leaking at a rivet, you can have the rivet replaced at a big truck improvement shop, if it is a seam you can have it welded at a welding shop, if it is a small leak and you don't want to put in a whole lot of Money I would sand the area with a 180 grit sandpaper as good as possible and apply JB Joint and let it cure for 24 Hour,s before getting it wet, if the leak is in the transom area I would use a urethane sealant, JB Cement is very good stuff but it wont stand up to the pressure,s of the outboard.
galgiere | Jan 19, 2008
gass tank renovation goop any kind works great
kendra | Jan 19, 2008
jb juncture works too.
freakboynv2000 | Jan 19, 2008
have it welded with a heliarc welder it's a welder that is utilized for aluminum
mjmik1 | Jan 19, 2008
It more depends on the range of the leek,it,s location and how much you are willing to spend, if it is leaking at a rivet, you can have the rivet replaced at a big truck fettle shop, if it is a seam you can have it welded at a welding shop, if it is a small leak and you don't want to instate a whole lot of Money I would sand the area with a 180 grit sandpaper as good as possible and apply JB Seam and let it cure for 24 Hour,s before getting it wet, if the leak is in the transom area I would use a urethane sealant, JB Cement is very good stuff but it wont stand up to the pressure,s of the outboard.
galgiere | Jan 19, 2008
What are the best screws to use for plywood boat building and can i use planks for a flat bottom with epoxy.?
Oct 29, 2006 by Pat S | Posted in Boats & Boating
I diagram to use plywood for the sides and for a template for the shape I would use masonite or hardboard.Also I will use ribs on the inside and incorporate seats into the ribs or visa versa.I would use epoxy for a stop and then sand with aluminum oxide sandpaper.Then i would finish with a few coats of marine paint or at least an oil base paint.Any ideas would be appreciated, peculiarly about the screws.
Nerve screws were commonly used in marine applications for years. Stainless steel would be ok as well, but I lean towards cheek. I do have personal experience in this and have built several small boats with plywood hulls. Brass has always served me well, and should I again erect a boat, I will be using brass screws. Marine epoxy paint would be my choice in the painting of a boat. I don't think I would again use planks for the bottom. I have built Joh boats with slab bottoms but there are problems with this. Basically, they tend to leak. As long as they are in the water and soaked up, the boards will swell and seal against each other, but they must be kept wet all the outdated. If they dry out, they shrink and start leaking badly. If you paint and seal the entire plank where it is "waterproof" before installing, it is almost impossible to mate them tight enough to the adjacent planks to seal completely. Very unsatifactory. I would consider seagoing plywood instead of planks. I really think you will be happier with the result. I know that there are boat building books availble which would have valuable communication for you to consider. I think I would do some serious research before deciding on a plank bottom! Hope this helps! DP
price7204 | Oct 30, 2006
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