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....

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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

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