Repairing small crack in aluminium hull

[skimmer]

My Quintrex bowrider seems to have a small leak in the bow I have filled it up with water, couldn't pin point it but every time I go out I end up with a bit of water in the front of the boat. I noticed a tiny crack in the keel, Im not sure if thats where the waters getting in because it doesn't seem to go right through the hull but I was thinking of patching it up anyway as it may resolve the problem. Can I use epoxy steel for a small crack or does it need to be welded? P.S does anyone have any Ideas on pin pointing the leak

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Repairing small crack in aluminium hull

try some J-B marine weld. made to hold up under water. or you can coat the inside with Gulvit, the aluminum boats best friend.

 

[skimmer]

Re: Repairing small crack in aluminium hull

I might give the gulvit a try that way I can coat the whole area around it. It's just bugging me not being able to find out exactly where its getting in.

Thanks skimmer.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Repairing small crack in aluminium hull

gulvit is best applied inside and let it run out.

 

[ddennis]

Re: Repairing small crack in aluminium hull

My Quintrex bowrider seems to have a small leak in the bow I have filled it up with water, couldn't pin point it but every time I go out I end up with a bit of water in the front of the boat. I noticed a tiny crack in the keel, Im not sure if thats where the waters getting in because it doesn't seem to go right through the hull but I was thinking of patching it up anyway as it may resolve the problem. Can I use epoxy steel for a small crack or does it need to be welded? P.S does anyone have any Ideas on pin pointing the leak

Small leaks like that are a pain to find. If the crack is tiny it may take the force of the boat being under way to push the water in.

 

[skimmer]

Re: Repairing small crack in aluminium hull

I think that might be the case dennis I will try the gulvit on the inside around the area where it seems to be pooling, failing that I might have to just start pulling my hair out as it has been annoying me for some time.

thanks... skimmer.