alumicraft hole repair

[brothere]

Hi, I have a 1978 alumicraft 14' fishing boat and it has a hole (above water line) in the front left side...the hole is from hitting the corner of a dock...it kind of looks like an aluminum can that has ben hit with the claw part of the hammer...not quite as bad as that but I have to say that the hole isn't clean...I was wondering if there is any easy way of repairing (patching) holes like these...is there any sort of epoxy that I can get or something similar? thanks a lot

 

[Boilermaker]

Re: alumicraft hole repair

MarineTex>>>a PASTE epoxy>>>the Gray colored one is for metal & is machinable.

 

[brothere]

Re: alumicraft hole repair

thanks for the response....where do I get this marinetex???

 

[gsbodine]

Re: alumicraft hole repair

http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cg...current_category=marine tex&*******=714495206

 

[brothere]

Re: alumicraft hole repair

nice...thank you very much...now to decide how much I need

 

[gsbodine]

Re: alumicraft hole repair

http://www.marinetex.com/PRODUCT PAGE_files/All MarineTex Putty/marinetex gen info.htm

 

[RichP1269]

Re: alumicraft hole repair

You may try using the aluminum boat patch from Cabelas. I used it to repair a 3 inch tear in my old jon boat. Comes in stick form and is applied by melting with a propoane torch.

 

[brothere]

Re: alumicraft hole repair

sweet....that stuff is much cheaper...that should do the trick though it may not be as good as the other stuff...but that doesn't matter, I just want the hole patched up and besides, it is above the water line...thanks a lot richp1269

 

[morgus]

Re: alumicraft hole repair

Brothere, Give this product a try. I've seen it in action and it's awsome.<br /><br /> http://www.durafix.com/ <br /><br />Happy boating<br />:0)<br />Morgus

 

[surfdaddie]

Re: alumicraft hole repair

Use Marine Tex IT WORKS. I have fixed many holes with it on aluminum boats

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: alumicraft hole repair

i used marine tex on the botto9m of my 14foot jon and it ripped right off. now i have a 3 inch loing by 1/16" crack i need to do again. no marine tex this time.<br /><br />i honestly dont know WHAT to use, as i have no welder.

 

[dajohnson53]

Re: alumicraft hole repair

You could also patch it with a a piece of aluminum with some 3M marine adhesive/sealant or you could rivet the patch on and seal with marine sealant. Being above waterline gives you a bunch of easy, cheap options.

 

[one more cast]

Re: alumicraft hole repair

don't forget about good old JB Weld in the tube from any auto parts or hardware store. However those sticks from cabalas do work well.