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SteveThePirate · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:59 am Post subject: People out there with jonboats.

Alright so i have a jonboat, i fixed up all the holes and filled it with water in my backyard and didnt see anyholes. Than i put it in the water and there were like 4 holes. So i took it back out of the water put it back in the backyard put it on sawhorses filled it with water... there was 5 holes. Im getting very frustrated with it. Its an old boat, but there shouldnt be another hole everytime i use it. I left it in the water last night, the boat is about 1/4 filled with water from a tiny hole i didnt even see. Does anyone know of any cheap but good ways to fix this thing up once and never have to do it again!?! Thanks in advance.
-Steve
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Deep_Drop1 · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:05 am Post subject:

I saw one sprayed with Rhino Liner on the interior of the boat. He said that it gave the deck a little cushion and was very durable. No more holes and dings for him after that.
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SteveThePirate · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:08 am Post subject:

Ill try it, do you have any idea of the price range of that stuff?
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flounderin · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:12 am Post subject:

you can buy the roll on kind at wally world for under a $100
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imaheelsfan · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:13 am Post subject:

400-500 to get a truck bed sprayed.

jaws · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:13 am Post subject:

It's usually between $400.00 T0 $600.00 to do A pick-up if this gives you any idea.

SteveThePirate · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:14 am Post subject:

im looking for like $75 area-ish. I need it done asap.
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jaws · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:15 am Post subject:

Sorry imaheelsfan we must have been posting at the same time Laughing

Deep_Drop1 · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:15 am Post subject:

Really not sure. I'm sure that its cheaper if you do it yourself. I believe they had some in stock at Grainger in Wilmington. Not sure of brand or price. Might be worth a call.
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Matthew · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:23 am Post subject: Steve has problems lol

Steve,

you might almost be better getting a new jon boat than continuasly trying to patch up all these holes.....you said tha you bought this boat used wich gives me the idea that you got ripped off.......and its nmot worth the trouble.......tell your dad this and maybe he will be nice and kick in on some money Very Happy

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you have been having problems with this boat for a long time now......and it almost takes the fun out if it.. Very Happy

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SteveThePirate · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:14 pm Post subject:

Matthew,
We didnt "buy" the boat used, we GOT the boat used, for free. My dad has put in a ton of money into this boat.

Deepdrop,
yes im planning on doing it myself, do you know how much it will be just for the material?

Thanks everyone!
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23' neptune sunbird
200 johnson

feeshnfinatic · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:40 pm Post subject:

it is $20 a quart at walmart for the Herculiner, a couple of coats of that might take care of your leaks for a while.
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Deep_Drop1 · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:48 pm Post subject:

I have never done it myself so not real sure. I would definatly take a look at walmarts brand and try to find another brand to compare it to. Good luck with your new project.
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SteveThePirate · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:44 pm Post subject:

Has anyone ever used or know anybody that has used Cabelas aluminum boat patch? It looks like it works and there are great reviews on it, but im looking for something that i can like basically paint over or spread over the rivets because its not a few big holes, its like a bunch of tiny tiny holes on the ridges that i just want to apply something that will spread over it and will work and last for a long time. Thanks again.
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deadbroke · Newbie Joined: Mar 25, 2008 Posts: 2

heres the problem with "spraying" the interior. there are ribs inside and often times the rivets will work loose underneath there so that won't help those. I would recomend so good 2 part epoxy POR-15 makes some good stuff. then put the boat up on saw horses and fill it with water. Wipe off the bottom totally dry and watch for damp spots to appear. circle them, with black permenant marker and empty the boat. let it dry completely and then apply the epoxy neatly on the outside.


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