New to forum — so thanks in advance for any ideas.
I was replacing leaky rivets and accidentally drilled out a second hole. So now I have a 1/2” oval instead of a 1/4” hole. This is below the waterline and a bit forward of center on the port side underneath the console.
I don’t want to weld. Unfortunately, I think the hole is too large to repair with a large flanged rivet. I think it needs more than just an epoxy fill.
Anyone think there would be an issue making a small patch from .100” thick aluminum sheet, coat with sealant/adhesive (5200 or g flex), then rivets at the corners to help seal? Then perhaps coat the patch with sealant?
I’ve seen this done on transoms and Jon boats, but can’t really find any good info regarding bottom of a boat that will travel 30 mph on semi rough waters (at times).
Any thoughts on if this will be a sound repair? Other ideas welcome, short of welding or brazing. Thanks.
I was replacing leaky rivets and accidentally drilled out a second hole. So now I have a 1/2” oval instead of a 1/4” hole. This is below the waterline and a bit forward of center on the port side underneath the console.
I don’t want to weld. Unfortunately, I think the hole is too large to repair with a large flanged rivet. I think it needs more than just an epoxy fill.
Anyone think there would be an issue making a small patch from .100” thick aluminum sheet, coat with sealant/adhesive (5200 or g flex), then rivets at the corners to help seal? Then perhaps coat the patch with sealant?
I’ve seen this done on transoms and Jon boats, but can’t really find any good info regarding bottom of a boat that will travel 30 mph on semi rough waters (at times).
Any thoughts on if this will be a sound repair? Other ideas welcome, short of welding or brazing. Thanks.