Best way to repair these holes?

[gunner1]

Obviously, they leak- alot. I was thinking about prepping the area and then epoxying in a piece of sheetmetal over all of the holes. Once it's cured, it ought to be a permanent waterproof repair, right?

 

[Fish n Geer]

Re: Best way to repair these holes?

Are those old transducer bracket holes? I will be doing something similar patching old transducer holes,i read somewhere a product called marine tex is used for that.Someone will chim in with a good fix.I dont think you wanna put sheet metal over it?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Best way to repair these holes?

aluminum boat,, marine J B Weld. i used it on a 1 inch rip on my boat. holding fine.

 

[Fish n Geer]

Re: Best way to repair these holes?

See that didnt take long.Is that the same you suggest for when i remove my old transducer TD?

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Best way to repair these holes?

I had several similar holes in my aluminum transom from old hardware. I just used SS screws with a large washer and some 5200, when I could get to the back side, then I used a bolt, two large washers and a nut. It's worked for about 7 years with no issues.

 

[thrasher]

Re: Best way to repair these holes?

Make sure you use blind pop rivets if you decide on that route, otherwise it will just leak from the hole in the middle of the rivet!!

Gary

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Best way to repair these holes?

it is hard to see, but you can get an idea how big my hole was, took several applications of JB to fill and seal.

 

[gunner1]

Re: Best way to repair these holes?

it is hard to see, but you can get an idea how big my hole was, took several applications of JB to fill and seal.

As Marv said in Home Alone 2: " WOW! What a hole!"

 

[gcboat]

Re: Best way to repair these holes?

If you could find a good welding shop they could definately braze those. If not then TD's suggestion with the JB Weld is right on the money. The prep is all important.

 

[thefairlaneman]

Re: Best way to repair these holes?

JB weld will for sure plug the holes. I used a epoxy putty I got at autozone to build up a badly nicked spot about the size of a quarter on my aluminum boat. I sanded the area clean and then applied the stuff into the spot pressing it in evenly with my thumb. Let it dry and then sanded lightly and applied epoxy sealant over it. works fine and a cheap repair. Thats why I prefer a metal boat..rotting wood however is another story.