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Old 03-22-2005, 11:47 AM
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Flounder Boat bottom paint

Hello,
We have an 18' x 8' aluminum flounder boat which we are restoring. One of the major issues we are noticing is small leaks around the riviting and seams of the hull.
I have heard from other "airboaters" about a polymer bottom used to strengthen and seal aluminum hulled boats.

My question. Does anyone make a product that can be applied to the bottom of an aluminum hull which will seal small leaks, and add to the durability of the hull? I've thought about epoxy paint, but i'm concerned with potential for stress cracking.

Any suggestions...
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Old 03-24-2005, 06:51 PM
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I fixed one with Gluvit. It is a flexible epoxy.
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Old 03-25-2005, 09:22 AM
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Gonzo,
Thanks for the info...i'll look into gluvit.... anything to keep me from having to learn how to weld aluminum on someone elses boat....
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