I used a gallon of Fasco's Flex steel, super slick # 9XN2000
It mixed up to a snotty type substance, I spread it over every seam and rivet in a thick coat. did it twice.
I found after the mixture sat for an hour or so, was thicker and easier to spread in specific spots with a putty knife.
I...
is this the stuff?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363216603807?hash=item5491658a9f:g:1bcAAOSwo09f09P0
Is this what would be best for my project? (I DO like working at a slow pace)
right for my aluminum patching/sealing needs?
An update to the thread after a week of light work on my project boat.
I removed basically everything from the boat that wasn't aluminum, and it all needed to go, wires were just brittle and would break in your hands.
next I cleaned all the dust and gunk from the interior, leveled it, and...
that makes sense and is good advice on how the exterior will look,
on that topic, you'll notice from the first picture the nose is bent in, no doubt from ramming into things, could and should anything be done about that?
still just currently have the pictures I took when it was on the lot, I plan on taking more tomorrow, but here is some of what I have:
(thanks for your interest)
great responses already, thanks 444 and PC, I'm still processing it all, feel more optimistic. I love the flashlight in total dark idea to look for leaks.
this is the only current photo I have of the underside:
currently been brainstorming how to safely flip it on it's side, or all the way...
I'm very new to boating, and was seeking to find a project to work on over the fall/winter with my son, so I bought this cute little aluminum boat that caught my eye, with the idea of of fixing it up really nice.
After research, I believe it is a cabin cruiser, made in Dallas during the 50's...
