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