Flounder Boat bottom paint

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  1. HelmetHead
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    HelmetHead Junior Member

    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...
    Thanks in Advance,
    HelmetHead
     
    HelmetHead, Mar 22, 2005
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  2. gonzo
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    gonzo Senior Member

    I fixed one with Gluvit. It is a flexible epoxy.
     
    gonzo, Mar 24, 2005
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  3. HelmetHead
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    HelmetHead Junior Member

    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.... :rolleyes:
     
    HelmetHead, Mar 25, 2005
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