water is coming aboard.....without my permission

[suzuki40]

I have had this 12' waco aluminum flat bottom jon boat since 1980. the boat is in great shape except fo a few dings here and there...It is welded and rivited. I filled it with water to try and see where a leak could be. It showed nothing. but after about 2 hours on the lake, it gets about an inch of water across the whole floor? I have thought about putting that spray on or roll on rhino lining all inside the boat to stop any leaks. or clear caulk every seem? The caulking would be cheaper but im afraid it would look very trashy? anyone have an idea to solve this problem?<br />thanks,<br />suzuki40

 

[wayne h]

Re: water is coming aboard.....without my permission

You really need to find where it is comming from before you seal everything.i would put it in the water again and see what and where it leakes it might be leaking when the boat is flexing in the water might just be a rivet or 2. also get some 5200 marine sealer its for above and below the water line that stuff works great.

 

[mattttt25]

Re: water is coming aboard.....without my permission

make sure the inside is completely dry, and launch. cover the inside with baby powder. should help you find a small leak. good luck-

 

[suzuki40]

Re: water is coming aboard.....without my permission

wayne, is this "5200 marine sealer" clear? I assume its not a thick paste more of a thin liquid? if its clear im just going to seal all seames and rivits?<br /><br />Suzuki40

 

[Bry21317]

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Suzuki40,<br />It comes in White or Black and is about $10 for a Caulk Tube of it.<br /><br />But it works great.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Bryan

 

[suzuki40]

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I just got back from the boat shop down the road. I picked up this stuff called "lifeseal" It is marine silicone and polyurethane, its clear,can be used below waterline, and is flexible. it comes in a 11 1/2oz tube for $14.00 have any of you heard of this stuff? if so let me know.It seen to be just what im looking for?<br /><br />suzuki40

 

[wayne h]

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what does it clean up with ?? just wondering i always used the 5200 but it only comes in white or black i have not seen the black local here though.

 

[suzuki40]

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It cleans up with soap and water...

 

[wayne h]

Re: water is coming aboard.....without my permission

if it cleans up with soap and water i would NOT use it.5200 cleans up with miniral spirits.

 

[mattttt25]

Re: water is coming aboard.....without my permission

life seal is fine, so is life caulk. both rated for below the waterline. life seal bonds any material except wood.

 

[lepper]

Re: water is coming aboard.....without my permission

On my old glass boat it would leak in the river, but when I filled it up it wouldn't leak. to actually find the leak, Had to fill it up and Then Get IN the boat full of water. The flexing let the nasty little bugger open up and leak... Might give that a whirl..<br />dave