Help with advice on boat hole repair
May 6, 2019 19:21:13 #
I was wondering if anyone has suggestions to help me. I have an aluminum Jon boat. Over the years various equipment was mounted on it by drilling holes on the side. Rod holders,anchor crankers,and other stuff. When you remove them you are left with bolt holes. Now the boat is not going to sink from them just a little unsightly. I thought about carriage bolts because of the smooth round head but that leaves a protruding nut on the end. I thought about pop rivets but they have that little nub sticking out. Has any of you dealt with this? I like to ask because just when you think you did good you see or hear about a better way. Thank you for any help. 
May 6, 2019 23:36:56 #
Use solid aluminum rivits like the manufacturer used on th ribs. Just stick in hole, hold a large hammer on the big side and peen it over from the other side.
May 7, 2019 07:20:09 #
Raw Dawg Ron
Loc: St. Petersburg, FL
See youtube aluminum boat repairs. Replace rivets, hi-strength putty/5200 bonding to aluminum welding too!
May 7, 2019 08:20:37 #
May 7, 2019 16:35:37 #
Freed47
Loc: Finger lakes ,central ny
I use alumiweld on projects with a propane torch use Mapp Gas it's hotter , also stainless steel wire brush , the surface must be clean !
May 7, 2019 17:47:32 #
May 7, 2019 20:53:12 #
Freed47
Loc: Finger lakes ,central ny
you're welcome , I have just built planer masts and use this for that and other things and im surprised at strength , I have seen it used on Boats ,you tube is my friend lol
May 7, 2019 20:53:16 #
Fishing Fool
Loc: redding, ca
Pull in to your welding shop with a fish filet or two and I'm sure he will heiliarc it for free!!!!
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