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 Aluminum boat small leak
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06/28/20 03:35 PM
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dfwbassin
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Looking into an aluminum rig to purchase for a pretty fair price, but was told there is a small leak believed to be where an old transducer was mounted. Bilge has to be ran every 3-4 hours, but never affects getting on plane. Thoughts? First boat purchase myself so trying to be smart about it
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Re: Aluminum boat small leak
[Re: dfwbassin]
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06/28/20 03:36 PM
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Pat Goff
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JB Weld prep and clean the area and it'll last forever.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX ![[Linked Image]](https://image.ibb.co/c7zr5F/c4457db0_805a_49b4_ad6f_01d74aa5a187_zpsaa7c639c.jpg)
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Re: Aluminum boat small leak
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06/28/20 04:08 PM
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dfwbassin
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JB Weld prep and clean the area and it'll last forever.
So not that big of an issue? Got a long drive to see it so deciding if itโs worth it
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Re: Aluminum boat small leak
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06/28/20 04:21 PM
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hopalong
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what pat said, if it is accessible you can run a #8 or so ss bolt thru, use jb in the hole and on each end to seal.
" Hop, set the hook"!
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Re: Aluminum boat small leak
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06/28/20 06:11 PM
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Pat Goff
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Certainly wouldn't keep me from buying something.
Holes are easy, cracks are what causes pain.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX
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Re: Aluminum boat small leak
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06/29/20 01:53 AM
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jazz
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agree with the holes being easy to fix.
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Re: Aluminum boat small leak
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06/29/20 02:00 PM
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dfwbassin
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come to find out, its the old bass tracker issue of the rubber sealing around live well pumps, new ring and problem solved
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