What is an estimated cost to get a 16ft aluminum fishing boats seams welded to stop water leaks ?

Apr 13, 2010 by evillurks73 | Posted in Fishing

The boat is a 1982 Starcraft, I have already installed a bilge pump but would like to get the problem fixed not just patched. Any advice would be helpful.


welding every underwater seam is going to be expensive, instead try coating the outside of the seams with either a good caulk [ rtv for one] or using a product like devcon aluminum patch. any work has to be on the outside otherwise the water will find

glen t | Apr 13, 2010

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Use aluminum boats fishing – Saving and optimize Fun

by Decha Chaity

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Maybe you are looking for a fishing boat and do not invest much money in this project. Do not worry – why not buy a used boat fishing aluminum. A second ship in the hand is worth the money if you get into fishing at a fraction of the cost normally. A boat used aluminum fishing is also a good idea if you can at sea or in shallow water boats much planning fishing.Used Sometimes good as a new brand, But of course it must beput more effort in finding the right one.

There should be some things you know, when you buy a used boat plan aluminum. Aluminum is lightweight and sturdy, which simply means that a fishing boat used by this material, however the last few years. But as with any other product to buy second hand, you want to analyze your options carefully before you enough to spend your precious money used on the boat. Finding time for your research done andInterview the person who sold his boat, before deciding to buy it … Maybe they just want to know how the age of the boat and the conditions under which it was kept in storage? Can not be a good buy if it was left unattended for many months, at the mercy of the elements. One might also ask whether the ship has a double layer reinforced and that is the most wear instead.

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