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Hey guys the leaks on the sides on the inside of the boat have silacone on them.  Should I take it all off then take the pic or just take the pic first?

    I said JB Weld for small leaks.... (2 in. or less I think is what I wrote you)....You didn't say that it was leaking from the whole seam all the way down the boat...I would just use it as is if its only getting cup or 2 every so many hours until the winter comes. Then buy a rivit gun and enjoy doing this....rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet,rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet,  .......

Here's an idea , just go fishing and forget about the leaks unless it starts sinking and after it sinks it will make good structure for the fish. It seems like you aren't getting much water when you are fishing so why worry about it.

Save up some money and buy a decent boat for yourself. JMHO

Here's an idea , just go fishing and forget about the leaks unless it starts sinking and after it sinks it will make good structure for the fish. It seems like you aren't getting much water when you are fishing so why worry about it.

Save up some money and buy a decent boat for yourself. JMHO

Hey BB I thought the same thing but I want to keep this one for about 5 years till my car note is done then I can get a nice boat.

I said JB Weld for small leaks.... (2 in. or less I think is what I wrote you)....You didn't say that it was leaking from the whole seam all the way down the boat...I would just use it as is if its only getting cup or 2 every so many hours until the winter comes. Then buy a rivit gun and enjoy doing this....rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet,rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, rivet, .......

So can ijust drill out the rivets were the major leaks are then re do those areas?  I am not to worried about the side joints only the transom and bow is were it needs repair.  I am going to get those pics up tomorrow ok

http://www.fascoepoxies.com/   ask for Gerry, problem solved.

http://www.fascoepoxies.com/   ask for Gerry, problem solved.

Yea, I need to get over there and check that stuff out.

http://www.fascoepoxies.com/ ask for Gerry, problem solved.

so is this what everyone agrees on just to put a coat of epoxy?  Whch do I use this site you posted has many?  Do I need to sand all the old paint?  do I still need to replace the rivets?

http://www.fascoepoxies.com/ ask for Gerry, problem solved.

Yea, I need to get over there and check that stuff out.

LBH what will work and hold up for a while?

inside transom #1

inside transom #2

inside transom #4

inside transom #3

Rivets on transom #5

Side Joint #6

inside bow #7

inside bow #8

side joint #9

O yea and my son in our new boat.  I think he wants to be a astronaut more then a angler.

http://www.fascoepoxies.com/ ask for Gerry, problem solved.

so is this what everyone agrees on just to put a coat of epoxy? Whch do I use this site you posted has many? Do I need to sand all the old paint? do I still need to replace the rivets?

Sharkbite, its called Steelflex 9X, its a 2 part epoxy that needs mixing, and colors can be added, I had a leaky lil jonboat and with this stuff, well, she leaks no more. Ask for Gerry.

As far as prep work goes just sand the bottom down to bare metal, super easy with a drill and wire brush. wash it, then wipe her down with acetone...

    Epoxy...This isn't ever going to be in a boat show. Sinking any sizeable amount of money into it wouldn't be worth it. Just do the minimal amount of fixing where it will get you out on the water (even if you need to bring a cup or a rag to rinse the water out) and save your money for another boat. That is my opinion...unless this boat has sentimental value from someone special.

ok great then this is what I'll do.  So I have to ask for the color with the epoxy mix?  Did you do the inside and out?  Can I paint over it?

Epoxy...This isn't ever going to be in a boat show. Sinking any sizeable amount of money into it wouldn't be worth it. Just do the minimal amount of fixing where it will get you out on the water (even if you need to bring a cup or a rag to rinse the water out) and save your money for another boat. That is my opinion...unless this boat has sentimental value from someone special.

So this is a good plan Jim?

http://www.fascoepoxies.com/   ask for Gerry, problem solved.

so is this what everyone agrees on just to put a coat of epoxy?  Whch do I use this site you posted has many?  Do I need to sand all the old paint?  do I still need to replace the rivets?

Sharkbite, its called Steelflex 9X, its a 2 part epoxy that needs mixing, and colors can be added, I had a leaky lil jonboat and with this stuff, well, she leaks no more. Ask for Gerry.

As far as prep work goes just sand the bottom down to bare metal, super easy with a drill and wire brush. wash it, then wipe her down with acetone...

What is the rough cost to do a 12'?

ok great then this is what I'll do. So I have to ask for the color with the epoxy mix? Did you do the inside and out? Can I paint over it?

It's designed for the bottom, Im sure you can do the inside but you wont need to, as far as color goes you mix it into 1 part then mix the 2 parts togather, you wont need to paint over it if you choose a color and the colors are an additional 4 bux per quart kit....it comes in quart kits and the it'll cover approximetly 30 sq ft, I bought 2 quart kits for my 10ftr, all depends on your wallet and how thick you want it.

it's glossy but the reflections you see are actually trees outside the shed...this stuff is awsome....Im glad I did it.