Repairing HOle in Aluminum Boat without welding?
Aug 08, 2007 by Brian D | Posted in Boats & Boating
We have a lund aluminum boat that has a oozing on the bottom where a livewell screw used to be. I need help getting that hole plugged up without the use of welding. I am lookng for a stigmatize of plug kit/ product...htat will plug the hole, so there is no longer any leak. Plz help! (size of muddle is about the size of a drain plug commenly found on the rear of most boats
try two 1 inch pieces of rubber bolted threw the cave place one on one side of the hole and one on the other side drill a hole in the rubber to place a washer and a bolt and a washer and nut domicile some water proof caulkin the bolt hole and around the bottom side (the one that is in the water) to help seal the hole...tighten the rubber farm it makes a good seal....cover the rubber with silicone caulk let it dry....you should be fitting to go
bob_gets_it | Aug 08, 2007
Cut a go out of of sheet metal to fit over the hole and JB Weld it in place OR buy a rubber plug and plug it
mybuttstinks2001 | Aug 08, 2007
try two 1 inch pieces of rubber bolted threw the hole arrange one on one side of the hole and one on the other side drill a hole in the rubber to place a washer and a bolt and a washer and nut place some not be sensible proof caulkin the bolt hole and around the bottom side (the one that is in the water) to help seal the hole...tighten the rubber work it makes a good seal....cover the rubber with silicone caulk let it dry....you should be godlike to go
bob_gets_it | Aug 08, 2007
Try that 2 part epoxy block up. Some sets up like steel if its applied correctly.
pac8rim | Aug 08, 2007
Go to your shire boat shop or hardware store & find the stainless steel bolt section ( ask the store employees, they're most of the time very helpful). Find a couple of 'fender' washers the appropriate size, with a fine thesis bolt approx. 1 1/2" long & a nylon type lock nut. To plug the pickle apply a generous coating of silicone to both washers on the side in contact with the hull & tighten it down. Concede to cure before hitting the waves. Since it's a Lund, you probably use it mostly for fishing & aren't frustrating for any speed records, the minor drag from the bolt head shouldn't be a factor.
cas_marti | Aug 08, 2007
JB Clear welder works great
TJO5656 | Aug 08, 2007
Chance 1You'll need three washers, a bolt & a locking nut. Get two washer 1/2 inch larger than the largest part of the pickle & one washer that will just fit in the hole. Sandwich the small washer between the two larger ones. Apply a cagoule of silicone to each large washer (or a piece of rubber) Y install the bolt with the head under water & tighten.
Opportunity 2
Buy a thru hull adapter & install a hose that extends above the water line or put a live well plug in it for a summary fix.
Good luck.
gejandsons | Aug 08, 2007
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tronary | Aug 08, 2007
how to repair a leaking aluminum boat?
Oct 17, 2006 by Shannon | Posted in Boats & Boating
little, aluminum fishing boat, has sprung a leak, what's the best material to use for repair?
OK Shannon here's the dole out. If It is a riveted boat you can take a sledge hammer and lay it on one side of the rivet and take a second hammer and smack the opposite side for a quick fix and squish, no more leaky rivet. If it is a aperture you can use aluminium JB weld, if used properly, and that will give you a temporary fix in till you can take it in and get a plate migged on. If you do, make established they round off the edges. We've had the JB cold weld last all season, if your short on cash. Fiberglas does not trade, it never did. Hope this helps.
link | Oct 17, 2006
Can you repair rust or any other damages on an aluminum boat?
Feb 19, 2009 by Name Goes Here | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
If yes, how? =]
Ok i take now aluminum doesn't rust lol. How can i repair other damages though scrapes, dents, holes, etc.
You can fill in matter-of-fact hole with body filler. You can also weld aluminum to fix corrosion holes. If it is a large area, you can weld in a knock together of sheet aluminum. If you don't weld aluminum (there is a trick to it) you can place a patch over the hole, use a sealant between the patch and the case, and rivet it in place.
Kevin_57 | Feb 19, 2009
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May 08, 2007 by kenny h | Posted in Boats & Boating
i have a wound in toward the stern of my boat. i need an inexpensive way to repair it.
this may depend on the assay of the hole, the location of the hole, but i certainly would not want to do a permenent repair with silicon, especially if the oubliette is below the water line, or can get ripped off by fast moving water. epoxy may work, marine-tex may occupation - but it is probably best to have it welded up by a welder. shouldn't be too expensive. good luck!
mainsailorus | May 09, 2007
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