This seals it for good and will not leak or come off. What follows is a basic overview of the recommended repair options available for old town products. When we started testing gflex epoxy as a solution to leaky seams and rivets in aluminum boats, we put out a companywide call for test boats. We stock fulllength wood and aluminum canoe gunwales from bell, mad river and old town, plus hard to find stainless hardware.
Lastly, this kit includes spf50 boat guard to protect your canoe against the uv rays. Repairing a leak in an aluminum canoe cr4 discussion thread. Aluminum boat repair is much easier than boats made with steel or fiberglass hulls. This fusion bondage epoxy will repair and waterproof aluminum boat rivets, minor cracks and small holes without welding. Diy aluminum brazing holes in canoe boat with blue demon. Gel coat repair kit and fiberglass repair kit gel coat repair kits, scratch patch kits, gel coat paste, fiberglass repair kits.
Jul 17, 2017 its characteristics, such as low density and corrosion resistance, make it a popular and useful material. Aluminum is light, strong, corrosionresistant, nonsparking and can be fixed with an hts2000 brazing rod without a welding machine. John kennedy offered his old 15 michicraft canoe, saying he would bring it down from his cabin at the end of. Prepare yourself with an emergency toolkit that includes totalboat underwater repair epoxy. Apr 12, 2016 diy repairing a hole or crack in an aluminum boat super easy. Aluminum boat repair is made easy with the hts2000 secondgeneration brazing rod. Move on to prepping which includes scraping, sanding, and cleaning. Wenonah canoe manufactures canoes and paddling accessories. Backrest folds down flat for storage and adjusts in lean. We offer premium quality stock boat kits in aluminum alloy and steel. Rollin thurlows northwoods canoe company constructs, repairs and restores wooden and canvas canoes, offers wood canoe building classes, cedar and plywoodstrip plans, paddle kits, books, videos, and canoe building materials. Fiberglass patch kit on aluminum boat texas fishing forum.
Hardware kit to mount a wood yoke to canoe aluminum gunwales such as wenonah or. West system gflex 650k aluminum boat repair kit west marine. The story goes that it was in the bed of a pickup and got backed into a tree. As long as you make sure all the kit is clean when you take it you of the water then it shouldnt be an issue. Aluminum boat repair kits contains 8 ounces of gflex 650 toughened epoxy, adhesive filler, application syringes, mixing pots and sticks and protective gloves. Selling only the most trusted products in the industry, bottom paint store is the goto place to find the right marine paint for any situation. Also will repair zinc based metals, pot metal, magalloy and galvanized steel all with a propane torch. Learn an old timers secrets to mig weld aluminum without a. Premium cnc boat kits in aluminum alloy and steel welcome to metal boat kits. Repair kit for polyethylene or plastic canoes, kayaks.
It turned out that we ended up putting 268 rivets in the old boat. To make repairing your aluminum boat easier, west system offers an aluminum boat repair kit that includes many of the materials needed for small to medium. Diy repairing a hole or crack in an aluminum boat super easy. Whether you want to fix your aluminum siding or mend your aluminum boat, you may want to know how to repair holes in aluminum. Finally, we used the twopart 860 aluminum etch kit to prep the surfaces prior to bonding. Same boat and same hole in keel i was working on last month. Wooden railed canoes are more prone to this than those with synthetic gunwales. In the event of a problem, we recommend you contact your local old town dealer for the appropriate repair kit or parts. Glue gun doesnt burn in well and quickly peels away. We named our first canoe kit, the taiga, after the great north woods, where some of the largest tracts of wilderness remain. Select the boat size youd like to build from the dropdown above.
This area is sprinkled with lakes and rivers of all sizes. As with any kind of boat, sometimes boat repair is necessary. With a modulus of elasticity of 150,000 psi, it is a bit more flexible than standard epoxies and polyester, but much stiffer than adhesive sealants. This new repair technology performs well on aluminum, cast aluminum, pot metal, copper, magnesium, and all white or porous metals. You have to clean away the paint with a wire wheel or sandpaper the area first. For making structural repairs such as cracks or holes in just about any type of plastic canoe or kayak. Bateau2 builder forums view topic aluminum canoe repair question10 posts 6 authors last post.
Green runs are those minor repairs required after regular canoe usethat good old wear and tear. Transom drain plug repair i use one like this found on iboats. By rob monroe when we started testing gflex epoxy as a solution to leaky seams and rivets in aluminum boats, we put out a companywide call for test boats. You can easily repair corroded or oilimpregnated areas that can be next to impossible to fix using welding machines with aluminum welding rods or other brazing products. Stepbystep instructions show you how to use the material in this kit to repair the most common problem with aluminum boats and canoes leaking seams and rivets. Kit includes easy to follow instructions, two sticks of epoxy enough for 25 repairs and a stainless steel brush for surface preparation. Grab this kit now and get your canoe in perfect condition well before spring arrives. So i got the fiberglass patch kit, sanded the thing pretty smooth almost impossible to do. I was quite happy with the performance of the product so far. Aluminum boat hole repair with a bernzomatic torch and. Canoe repair when it comes to canoe repair, dennis davidson, engineer at northwest canoe in st. A two component epoxy formulation highly filled with carefully selected pure aluminum particles, modified curing agents, and special. Plastic boat repair kit with gflex thickened epoxy by. Their instructions require you to coat the underside of the boat.
We then set the hull aluminum to hold the rivets without spinning and then peened the new rivets. This drawback is not only a nuisance but also a safety concern. Solid blind pop rivets for aluminum hull repair this old. It will be a little messier but will work the same way upside down or right side up. Gflex 650 toughened epoxy permanant, waterproof west. Royalex canoes can be susceptible to cold cracks due to hull contraction and expansion. A oneofakind unique product, quick patch comes out of the package as pliable as a bandaid. If you are sick of trying to patch your canoe or kayak with products that wont stick. Aluminum boat repair kit with west system gflex epoxy. If the bow and stern keel line of the canoe are wearing thin and you need to repair them, we would suggest getting the kevlar skid plate kit for your canoe. They dont handle flex or stress well, which leads to cracks and failure of the repair. Alumiweld is capable of repairing copper and brass to aluminum. Aluminum boat hole repair with a bernzomatic torch and super. Save yourself the time and hassle of sourcing all of your materials by purchasing one of our kits.
What i like about it is you never lose it and if you forget to screw it in the bilge will not fill up fast because pressure of the water will push the plug in the hole and block water. Patch holes in aluminum boats with west system gflex epoxy. Mar 15, 2017 most cracks or corrosion can be patched with an epoxy repair kit available at marine or outdoor stores. Not smiling, he asked a few weeks later just how big a repair we could handle. Aluminum boats are a great choice for many boat owners although they do tend to have one drawback. Aluminum repair kits industrial epoxy repair kits, aluminum. Our kits include everything youll need to build your boat.
Our skid plate kit guards your new or old canoe from wearing out the ends, protecting against rocks and other debris you may come across on your paddling voyages or during portage. Mix it, apply it, and cure it underwatereven underway. A listing of additional repair shops is also available by. All you need is a standard torch and fine sandpaper or a wire brush. A new floor and the old boat was good for several more years.
My concern in that the aluminum will crack as we try to get it back in shape. In 1993 we were one of the first companies to offer cnc kits publicly and in doing so we helped establish an industry. Alumiweld aluminum repair kits, repair aluminum by. Most existing repair products are tedious and time consuming. Quick patch most versatile, easytouse repair patch. Start your gunwale replacement project by visiting or calling north west canoe. Repair splits, cracks and small holes in plastic canoes, kayaks and other small boats made from hdpe, ldpe, abs, pvc or polycarbonate plastic with the contents of this kit. We are your one stop shop for customizable aluminum boat kits. Fix leaking rivets in aluminum boats with gflex 650. Fiberglass bondo and silly putty epoxy do not work. If youre not within driving distance, consider the ash knockdown gunwale kit. Paul, mn, has some helpful advice to determine whether you want to tackle a project on your own or seek professional advice.
In this video i repair a couple of holes in the transom of an aluminium boat using sikaflex, an aluminium patch and some rivets. Metal boat kits premium cnc boat kits in aluminum alloy. Here is a temporary repair that one of our customers sent in i have a rather humorous story about my vain attempt to repair a canoe. How to repair an aluminum boat hull gone outdoors your. Your boats steering system and controls are what regulate the vessels maneuverability and reliability. A tandem sea kayak with a cockpit so large that it is almost an open boat, with huge buoyancy. This aluminum boat repair kit is a fast and inexpensive method to repair leaking rivets, cracks, and small holes in aluminum boats. Suitable for all types of aluminum boats including pontoons and jon boats, all you need is a propane torch. Old towns special design backrest and closed cell foam pad will make a day on the water really comfortable on your back. The cure for leaking seams and rivets, or adhering patches on boats and canoes, is the gflex 650k aluminum boat repair kit.
Hypoxy alumfast can be machined, sanded, drilled and tapped which makes it a popular choice for automotive, plumbing and hvac repairs. I used this to fix a few leaks on an old aluminum boat, as well as to fill a couple of unneeded 14 holes that had been drilled in the transom by the previous owner. Gflex 650 is a toughened, versatile, liquid epoxy for permanent waterproof bonding of fiberglass, ceramics, metals, plastics, damp and difficulttobond woods. Kayak and canoe repair kit advancing polymer repair. Bull frog rivet aluminum boat hull repair kit repairs leaking rivets and seams in aluminum boats. After developing the aluminum boat repair kit we have had calls from.
A very versatile boat that can be upgraded to row with a sliding seat or sail fast. Propane or mapp gas without an oxygen feed will not work on aluminum boats due to the rapid aluminum heat dissipationthe parent metal must reach and stay at 600. Get the best deals on aluminum canoes when you shop the largest online selection at. Mixed the resin and hardener and soaked my cloth in it. Canoe kits full length strips precut forms easy to assemble. Each kit contains 8 ounces of gflex 650 toughened epoxy, adhesive filler, application syringes, mixing pots and reusable mixing sticks and protective gloves.
My brother just got an aluminum canoe, grumman i think, that has a crunched stern. The patch held fine until the boat was pulled later that day. Backrest kit with pad for old town saranac canoe saranac backrest kit with 1 pad and 1 backrest. Repair kits what you need to do minor repairs on your canoe. Large size sticks will handle twice the repairs of other kits. After developing the aluminum boat repair kit we have had calls from customers saying they have a larger boat and cannot easily turn it over as recommended to work on the seams and rivets. The folks that purchase our full kits range from the inexperience. It lets you make repairs without hauling out first because it can be applied underwater to patch, fill, and seal leaks in aluminum, fiberglass, wood, and steel hulls.
Marine grade sitka flex i constantly keep in my kit. Today we are doing aluminum welding, aluminum soldering, or more technically aluminum brazing some holes in the bottom of a vintage grumman canoe. They eventually end up leaking at the seams and more specifically, around the loose rivets. Royalex is much more resistant to heat deformation than canoes made of polyethylene. Filter by all boat repairs canoe parts flat water parts gflex epoxy repair repair kits skid plates white water outfitting. Diy aluminum brazing holes in canoe boat with blue demon triple. Alumiweld aluminum repair kits, repair aluminum by welding. Alumiweld is a welding rod that is able to repair any aluminum metal by using a propane torch. Repair the most common problem with aluminum boats and canoes. Then the transom brace cracked and the engine was flopping around and we bought a new boat.
It also works on fiberglass, wood, plastics and metals. You then paint over the bare aluminum with self etching spray primer from napa auto and then paint to match your boat color. Marine gel coat repair kit boat fiberglass repair kits. Oct 21, 2016 hull damage to an aluminum boat can occur from abrupt groundings, collision with other objects or just wear and tear over time. Many people buy aluminum boats because aluminum is light, fast, flexible and seaworthy.
John kennedy offered his old 15 michicraft canoe, saying he would bring it down from his cabin at the end of hunting season. The plastic boat repair kit features plasticfriendly gflex 655 thickened epoxy adhesive, and is assembled with the doityourselfer in mind. Aluminum repair brazing rods online anyone can repair. Jan 08, 2017 though our canoes and kayaks are built to withstand years of use and abuse, mishaps can occur and your boat may at some point become damaged and need repair. A 38 hole in an aluminum boat is repaired with super alloy 5 116. Aluminum is also 100 percent recyclable and easily can be repaired. I you have a hole, crack or leaky rivet it is super easy to fix on your own with a small propane torch and some hts73511 rods. Many of these same dealers may be able to repair the boat for you or give you assistance in getting started in the right direction. West system gflex 650k aluminum boat repair kit west. Unless you have a welder for aluminum, this is a fantastic fix. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. The 650k aluminum boat repair kit is perfect for permanently sealing leaky seams and rivets, the most common problem on aluminum boats. Fixing a hole in an aluminium boat without welding youtube. With quick patch repair patch you simply peel it and seal it.
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