Aluminum Hull Repairs

KHynes · **Posted:** Wed Jan 20, 2021 3:22 pm

Folks I have a small hole in the hull from hitting a floating board last spring, anyone with some advice on this fix or where to go?

Appreciate your help.

BATMAN · **Posted:** Wed Jan 20, 2021 4:09 pm

K,

If your hole is small you could use JB Marine Weld. It’s an epoxy that may fill your hole. It bonds well and is almost rock hard. It can still be sanded and painted the colour of your hull. It is dark grey in colour before painting. Maybe you could post a picture of your boat damage.

BATMAN

DMcFaul · **Posted:** Wed Jan 20, 2021 4:40 pm

How small? Where on the hull? Marine epoxy if it's small. Aluminum solder if it's small/med. Rivet a patch if large.

I've got some aluminum solder rods similar to this https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Welding-R ... 704&sr=8-5

I've actually patched some pretty decent prop bites with that stuff. If you can solder, you can handle this stuff.

Jamie99 · **Joined:** Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:26 pm **Posts:** 324

prop shop in Kingston. they did a great job on my damaged hull for a fair price.

DanElliot · **Joined:** Mon Apr 08, 2002 8:59 am **Posts:** 4329

I second Jamie99. Never had them do aluminum hull work but everytime I have had trollingmotor issue. Its in, fixed right and back in like no time. https://www.thepropshopkingston.com/home/

Roblin · **Joined:** Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:53 pm **Posts:** 842

The Prop Shop is great!!!

KHynes · **Posted:** Thu Jan 21, 2021 12:55 pm

Thanks guys, the hole while small is at the bow and meets the water when the boat is on plane. The area takes full brunt of the water pressure when you are under way. I will take it into the Prop Shop in the spring for a good fix.

I am a big fan of the JB Weld product line though!

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