A leak in my boat.

[dpepper]

I am new to this whole boating thing. I have owned PWC, but nothing with an outboard motor, or aluminum rivets. lol. I have a 14 ft gamefisher, and It seems to have a slight l leak. Nothing major, but enough to bother me. I believe its under the middle seat. My question is, I have heard things about J B Weld *Marine*, and this Gluvit stuff. With the Gluvit, would I seal it on the outside bottom? Or inside bottom? The same with J B Weld. Inside or outside? Im not sure if I am making sense, but I would like to get this small leak sealed just for peace of mind. Id like something easy, and cheap. Any suggestions?

 

[dpepper]

A leak in my boat.

Hi, I have a slight leak in my boat. What is the best way for me to seal it? I have heard JB Weld *Marine*, and Gluvit. I am new to all this. Would I seal it form the inside or outside? I wanna get th is very small leak fixed, just for my peace of mind.

 

[capt sam]

Re: A leak in my boat.

What type of boat...aluminum or fiberglass or what? I've used Marine Tex alot, it works great.

 

[lmannyr]

Re: A leak in my boat.

Where is the leak. Pictures would also help.

 

[dpepper]

Re: A leak in my boat.

Its an aluminum boat. Sorry, no pics right now... Will I place the sealer on the inside? or outisde?

 

[capt sam]

Re: A leak in my boat.

Get the grey marine tex, follow the directions, apply to the outside.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Sealing leaks?

Re: Sealing leaks?

It seems to have a slight l leak. Nothing major,

Ayuh,...

For a Slight leak,... I'd use Gluv-it on Both sides...

 

[dpepper]

Re: A leak in my boat.

Where could I get it at? Online? Would I apply it just to the bottom? or the whole outside? SOrry... Im new to this..

 

[dpepper]

Re: A leak in my boat.

nevermind. I see that Marine Tex is alot like JB Weld.. in a tube..

 

[gcboat]

Re: A leak in my boat.

You'll find this a lot nicer to work with:http://www.iboats.com/Gluvit_Epoxy_Waterproof_Sealer/dm/view_id.40398

 

[Bondo]

Re: A leak in my boat.

Quote:
It seems to have a slight l leak. Nothing major,



Ayuh,...

For a Slight leak,... I'd use Gluv-it on Both sides...

Ayuh,..
That's what I left at your Other thread, about the Same topic........

 

[dpepper]

Re: Sealing leaks?

Re: Sealing leaks?

inside? or outside?

 

[dpepper]

Re: A leak in my boat.

Sorry about the double postings... Im new to the forum, and I was not able to find my original one. I have heard alot about gluvit. Would I apply it by brush, or roll it on?

 

[weider1717]

Re: A leak in my boat.

go to your local pool place...buy this stuff that comes in 2 tubes..it's for patching liners and inground pool steps..

worked great on my pool jets at the steps and also my friends bass boat..stuff really holds up it's permanet. just mix together.

obviously this stuff is made to see water 24/7...trust me it's a cheap fix but works like a charm.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Sealing leaks?

Re: Sealing leaks?

I'd use Gluv-it on Both sides...

Read dude,... Read the Answer...

 

[dpepper]

Re: Sealing leaks?

Re: Sealing leaks?

the answer says on both sides...? I am assuming the outside

 

[Bondo]

Re: Sealing leaks?

Re: Sealing leaks?

Ayuh,...

Inside would be 1 side,...
Outside would be Another side...

Both sides would be the Inside, And the Outside......

 

[dpepper]

Re: A leak in my boat.

Do you happen to know the name of it?

 

[capt sam]

Re: A leak in my boat.

There's a million products you can use, you could have it welded even, I have used Marine Tex for years, I've used it on fuel tanks, boats, cars, it works, it's cheap and it's easy.

 

[dpepper]

Re: A leak in my boat.

AWesome. THanks. Can I buy this at a local store?