How to fix small hole in my aluminum boat?

Question

and where to find materials?

Answer 1

J B Weld and mix, then apply

Answer 2

Marine tex works if not to large> Best to get it welded>

Answer 3

NO JB weld, go to hardware store or welding supply & get a aluminum welding rod. Smaller diameter. Wire brush off the area, try to hammer hole closed, use a blow torch heat up boat & rod & flow the melted aluminum rod in the crack/hole

Answer 4

JB weld does work for small holes, but not for larger ones. You don't say what size hole or where it's located at. You can have a welding shop weld it. But welding aluminum is for a pro to do. You can make an over sized plate of aluminum a little larger than the hole, mix up some jb weld and use it to seal the plate in place, you can rivet a new patch in place, but you'd need to use a good epoxy or jb weld as a sealer. There are lot's of ways to do it.

Answer 5

I had a puncture hole in my aluminum skiff.  It was large enough to fit a small machine srew through it so I got two wide washers (that fit the little bolt), applied JB weld to both sides (inside and out), then tightened the s***w with the washers on both ends.  The JB Weld was forced into the hole and the crevaces and I now have a water-tight seal.  Although 90% of her rivets still leak.  Oh well.  There is a type of paint you can use to coat the bottom of your boat that is durable and will stop the small leaks but I can't remember the name of it.

Good Luck!

Answer 6

You can buy metal epoxy or a marine puddy that will fix the hole. You can get them at walmart in the automotive section.

Answer 7

What type and where is the hole?  Is it a puncture hole?  Is a seam leaking?  Is it above or below the waterline?  What is the hole's diameter?  Is the hole smooth or is it fractured?

Answer 8

any auto parts store.  the JB Weld guy has it right.