drider
Active member
Hi all, I'm from Los Angeles, CA and believe it or not we're all not into I-phones and the b.s hollyweird scene. I've been a avid angler since I could remember and I just got my first boat! Before that it was fishing tubes, many kayaks and now the Valco 13' aluminum boat! I took it out for the first time yesterday and there was a water leak in the bow area. At first I thought it was the rear drain plug but found evident it was leaking from the bow area. Now since the boat is riveted do you guys suggests I clean up the bow area and apply an epoxy type marine type sealant or take the dam thing and get it welded? The reason I ask is I want it permanently securely fixed! There is a plenty wealth of welders down the street from where my boat is stored? So let me know guys, seal it myself with marine grade epoxy or take it to get welded up? thanks for listening and helping.