Scott S Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I need some help with this one. I bought a boat in January from an older gentlemen,said the boat doesn't leak. Guess what it leaks!!! I've changed the live well hose and put on a new pump. Now all that's left to check is the rivets. Is there any other way of checking, besides putting water in the boat or is there something else that I'm missing. Any tips will be appreciated!! Thanks Scooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caljohns Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I also just bought a boat that kept wanting to sink on me, basically you have to get under there and carefully inspect for loose rivets you can just move with your hands. Then once youve found your problem spots clean them up as much as you can, sand them, clean again, and apply JB water weld ( a tube of putty you just knead to activate) let it dry solid and that should stop your leaking problem. Its a long process but it ends up being worth it, my boat stays bone dry now and couldnt be happier. Oh I also sprayed a stop leak sealant over everything once to insure the putty holds. good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 2 things to learn in Life 1. boat doesn't leak - True, inside a garage, no boat will leak 2. It ran the last time out - Obviously, cause no one is gonna take a motor out for a nice paddle ride... i've heard coating the inside bottom with the roll on truck liner helps stop leaks... but don't quote me on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I need some help with this one. I bought a boat in January from an older gentlemen,said the boat doesn't leak. Guess what it leaks!!! I've changed the live well hose and put on a new pump. Now all that's left to check is the rivets. Is there any other way of checking, besides putting water in the boat or is there something else that I'm missing. Any tips will be appreciated!!Thanks Scooter I dont know what type of boat you have, or if this would work, but could you fill the inside of the boat with water and then watch to see where the water comes out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addict Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 if it leaks bad then fix it if its minor live with it most older aluminum boats will start to leak eventually.when i bought mine i repaced reivets and used jb weld she stayed dry for many yrs now she gets about a litre in the bottom after a full day out i can live with that i just pop the drain on the ride home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatman Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Of course, the correct answer is to fix it properly with new rivets or at least pound the existing leaky rivets. However, sometimes hammering on the rivets won't fix the problem or you can't access both sides or you are just too lazy...whatever. So you are forced to look for alternatives. Two products I have used with great success are Gluvit and polyeurathane sealant. Both have their pros and cons, but work well. I prefer the poly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I dont know what type of boat you have, or if this would work, but could you fill the inside of the boat with water and then watch to see where the water comes out? How would you get enough pressure to get the leak to leak? forrest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LundGuy Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 How would you get enough pressure to get the leak to leak? forrest Water height equals head, thus weight, thus pressure. If left in over night water will find the way out, doesn't take much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 2 things to learn in Life 1. boat doesn't leak - True, inside a garage, no boat will leak 2. It ran the last time out - Obviously, cause no one is gonna take a motor out for a nice paddle ride... Life lessons that are proven true daily! Good one Unc.B. If you can see both sides of the offending rivet(s) use 2 hammers, one inside and one outside of the boat. Hold the heavier hammer steady in place on one end of the rivet and tap the other end of the rivet with the other hammer and this will help to tighten them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Fill your bilge or the inside of the boat with water, it's the easiest way to find a leak. It may not be a rivet, might be a small hole or crack. If there's a way out, water will find it... and it won't take long! Once you've found the leak, then you can decide how you want to fix it. Loctite has a marine epoxy that works well and sets fairly quickly, you can find it at Wal-Mart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S Posted May 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Thanks for your help guys. I can only get at the bottom of the boat. So it look's like I will fiil it up with water and see if it leaks out the bottom!! Scooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 How would you get enough pressure to get the leak to leak? forrest I think its called gravity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Sorry but enjoy the season http://youtube.com/watch?v=lXtIyKL0mKw&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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