i have a gash in toward the stern of my boat. i need an inexpensive way to repair it.
2007-05-08 06:02:17 · 4 answers · asked by kenny h 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
this may depend on the size of the hole, the location of the hole, but i certainly would not want to do a permenent repair with silicon, especially if the hole is below the water line, or can get ripped off by fast moving water. epoxy may work, marine-tex may work - but it is probably best to have it welded up by a welder. shouldn't be too expensive. good luck!
2007-05-08 14:27:41 · answer #1 · answered by mainsailorus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to ol paw's boat motor bulletin board on line. There is a section on repairing aluminum boats. You can ask questions and get replys from people who know what they are talking about.
2007-05-08 13:23:56 · answer #2 · answered by renpen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i fixed my boat with silicone or epoxy. i plugged the drain with silicone and it doesn't leak at all, i also had a tear about 1 inch by half inch and siliconed it too. make sure it is dry and clean put it on and let dry for about 10-12 hours before putting it back into the water.
2007-05-08 06:11:26 · answer #3 · answered by calvin_tyler_l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can use an epoxy to fill the hole. The best repair though would be to weld it up. Take it to a welding shop. It might not be as expensive as you think.
2007-05-08 06:09:05 · answer #4 · answered by iwingameover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋