Leaking alum. Boat

Roberthill

Petty Officer 1st Class
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Dec 3, 2012
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Got a 49 year old 18 foot riveted aluminum boat that "leaks" . Does anyone have any suggestions what to coat with . Flex seal is out .
PS: salt water use.
 

82rude

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May 8, 2012
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Though mine was a fresh water boat I replaced several rivets and then did the seams and as many rivets as I could with fasco steelflex which is a 2 part epoxy .No water in my boat now unless I spill it.I highly recommend it.
 

Scott Danforth

Grumpy Vintage Moderator still playing with boats
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Rebuck the rivets, use gluvit on the inside, epoxy paint the outside
 

82rude

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Fasco is the same as gluvit just cheaper .Does the exact same things .Ive used both and prefer fasco.
 

Faztbullet

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I have duck hunters Rhino line the inside of theirs.....no leaks/slips and looks greats and come in any color.
 
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