We have a lund aluminum boat that has a leak on the bottom where a livewell screw used to be. I need help getting that hole plugged up without the use of welding. I am lookng for a brand of plug kit/ product...htat will plug the hole, so there is no longer any leak. Plz help! (size of hole is about the size of a drain plug commenly found on the rear of most boats
2007-08-07 12:16:48 · 6 answers · asked by Brian D 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
try two 1 inch pieces of rubber bolted threw the hole place one on one side of the hole and one on the other side drill a hole in the rubber to place a washer and a bolt and a washer and nut place some water proof caulkin the bolt hole and around the bottom side (the one that is in the water) to help seal the hole...tighten the rubber till it makes a good seal....cover the rubber with silicone caulk let it dry....you should be good to go
2007-08-07 12:29:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local boat shop or hardware store & find the stainless steel bolt section ( ask the store employees, they're usually very helpful). Find a couple of 'fender' washers the appropriate size, with a fine thread bolt approx. 1 1/2" long & a nylon type lock nut. To plug the hole apply a generous coating of silicone to both washers on the side in contact with the hull & tighten it down. Allow to cure before hitting the waves. Since it's a Lund, you probably use it mostly for fishing & aren't trying for any speed records, the minor drag from the bolt head shouldn't be a factor.
2007-08-07 12:40:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Option 1You'll need three washers, a bolt & a locking nut. Get two washer 1/2 inch larger than the largest part of the hole & one washer that will just fit in the hole. Sandwich the small washer between the two larger ones. Apply a coat of silicone to each large washer (or a piece of rubber) Y install the bolt with the head under water & tighten.
Option 2
Buy a thru hull adapter & install a hose that extends above the water line or put a live well plug in it for a quick fix.
Good luck.
2007-08-07 16:27:45 · answer #3 · answered by gejandsons 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut a piece of sheet metal to fit over the hole and JB Weld it in place OR buy a rubber plug and plug it
2007-08-07 12:21:12 · answer #4 · answered by mybuttstinks2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try that 2 part epoxy stuff. Some sets up like steel if its applied correctly.
2007-08-07 12:35:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
JB Liquid welder works great
2007-08-07 13:48:45 · answer #6 · answered by IKNOWTHAT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://msxml.excite.com/info.xcite/search/web/hole%2Bplugs
2007-08-07 17:51:21 · answer #7 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋