Re: Well I did it now!
Re: Well I did it now!
Hi Kelly since your asking You might want to consider using JB-Weld for your patches that you don?t want to rivet down. Or failing that you may want to consider making your deck removable so that if your hull repairs can be redone should you develop leaks. I?m not sure if you can find any product that can stick to aluminum over time and that?s why I suggest both patches with rivets or a removable deck for inspection and repairs. I have chased leaks on more that one boat for years and so far I can only tell you what has worked on my boat. To be clear we are talking about corrosion on the inside of the hull and not pin holes that have made it through the hull right?
Yes we are talking about corrosion on the inside that has not made its way through the hull yet. I just wanted to stop it from going any further. I understand what you are saying about the rivets as well, just scares me to be drilling holes in the bottom of my boat
. I do think that I could do everything right but just nervous about it is all. Not sure how I would make it a removable deck though, would have to think that one through.
I?m not a fan of saddle tanks unless you have trim tabs to keep the boat from listing when on plane. The deep v is tipsy at the best of times. Personally I would much prefer under deck tank or one in the bow. I have two tanks under the rear seats and play the game of switching back and forth depending on conditions and how many people are in the boat. I have trim tabs so I can adjust but I would like to move the tanks forward as my boat drags it butt on troll. If you don?t mind switching tanks I do like the idea of putting tanks forward that?s for sure. Make sure the tanks, you are looking at, have no evidence of corrosion from the poor fuel we get now a days.
Oh I plan on checking them out probably tomorrow. I really want a belly tank but they are just not showing up around here and new ones are like way way spendy. I have checked into them and they are ranging $350 and up. Just really did not want to spend that kind of money is all.
Dang I feel like I am a killjoy for you but I really want you to succeed. In fact if we were neighbors I would be over there with my tools helping you do your repairs. Nothing more fun then messing with boats.
I wish that you were my neighbor as well, then I would have someone that could point out my screw up before they are to far along. And also someone that I could actually do some fishing with as well. I have been enjoying doing the boat when I have been able to, now that the weather is starting to turn maybe I can get something done. It is going to get filled with water tomorrow to test for leaks. Taking it to a neighbors house where the driveway is level.
Yah side saddles are cool, but if you can hold off for the right deal, I'd be with GLG. Belly tank(s) should provide you with quite a bit more stability.
Yea I agree with you and GLG on the belly tanks but I want to start getting things done and have not been able to find one. At least not for a good price, did find one but the guy wanted new price for a well used tank and he would not budge.
