Stupid tax... boat leaking

[55'Fleetwin7.5]

Yesterday I pulled the boat out of the water... as usual, but did not see that the crew, (wife and kids) had not exited first! The resulting extra weight caused my keel to bend inward against the trailiers roller, at a point just under a bench seat (1953 Aerocraft 14'). I immediately noticed that the area began to leak. After the weight was removed, the aluminum returned (mostly) to its original position. Here is my game plan... drill a large access port on the bow side of the bench seat that can cover with a 6" deck hatch. Buy Gluvit and apply from the inside... bathing that entire area... wait 48 hours and pray.
Is this a good plan or do you have a better way?

Thanks

 

[5150abf]

Re: Stupid tax... boat leaking

I would drill the access and see what you actually did then figure out what to do.

You may have just loosened some rivets and can rebuck them.

If you actually tore the aluminum I don't know if gluvit would work as it would continuously flex, so break it open and see what is actually wrong.

 

[55'Fleetwin7.5]

Re: Stupid tax... boat leaking

no torn rivets... it just flexed and opened up enough to weep. I have laid a thick coat of Gluvit down... I will wait 48 hours and then test. I only used half a quart. If I see any water, I will mark it and retreat the area. Can I painy noskid ontop of the Gluvit?