hiall,
i have 1-2 small leaks on the bottom of my aluminum johnboat boat they are in the center of the boat(non-riveded boat). they are 2 inches long and a 1/4"+ wide.I'm looking for an enconomical way to fish it .after i fix the leak i will be carpeting it ,any suggestens on the carpet ,glue etc..any help is appreciaied. Also I will pay a local welder to do it if theres one near santa maria
thanks
Brian

call these guys!they are moderately priced @$60 for 25 aluminum repair rods BUT, that's CHEAP compared to the cost and pain in the butt of taking your boat to a welder... It'll repair aluminum, CAST alum. zinc, magnesium,POT METAL, YES pot metal! white metal galvanized metal , copper and brass I saw a demo of this stuff and IT IS AWESOME it's STRONGER than the surrounding material. and... YOU CAN DO IT YOPURSELF!! *** ALWAYS HEAT THE item to be welded-NEVER the rod!! It will fill pencil diameter holes like nothing flat also leaking rivets(not leaking anymore...!) and large splits from ,say a rock or something. ABSOLUTELY at best I've EVER SEEN!! All you need is a propane tourch and these rods, and you are BACK ON THE WATER IN NO TIME!! Good Luck and if you have any questions, I'll answer tyhem if I can. No I'm not affiliated , just VERY IMPRESSED !!! Good Luck and call them at 903-491-3370 (Phil Taylor ,mfg. rep) I met him at the Chicago fishing show this yaer.and ask about the HTS-735-II (roman #2) Fluxless Brazing Rod. --ALVO69 I have a flyer I can FAX you IF you have a fax # available (fax would be sent monday.) I get nothing for this , just trying to help EVERYONE OUT as this is BEST and EASIEST item I have seen for metal repair!! I'm buying some for my father aluminum boat next week myself....

Thanks Alvo,I also recognize your name from ebay ,You have been swooping up on all the swimbaits ..lol,my fax is 805 868-6454 and after you connect ot voice mail push 5 and you can fax me thru there.thanks for the help all input is helpful as i dont know alot about boats.
Brian

no prob, happy to help. I'll give the fax a shot on monday AM. If for some reason it won't go through , I'll mail you copy,OK? -Alex p.s. if anyone else wants it just send me an email....alexvoog@yahoo.com