ALUMINUM HULL/PONTOON REPAIR INFORMATION

Marine-Tex is a self-hardening plastic metal that handles like putty, hardens like steel and sands like wood.  White or Gray.  (click icon for more information)

Gluvit Epoxy Waterproof Sealer finds and stops hidden leaks over entire hull above and below water line.  Easy to apply.  (click icon for more infomation)

REPAIR OF PONTOON & ALUMINUM BOAT HULLS

First remove the growth, scrape and sand.  Use 18, 24, or 36 sand paper.  (You may find pits and small holes from oxidation under the growth you just removed)

1. If holes are severe, you should fill pits and small holes with Marine-Tex putty; after it has cured; sand to smooth out.  If you find pits only (no holes) then mix Marine-Tex with Gluvit to a consistency that will roll on. (make sure you use the catalyst of each product in the correct ratio) then apply a coat with a small diameter throw away roller, using a cheap paint brush for tight spots.
2. Let cure, rough up with sand-paper and apply a coat of the Gluvit Epoxy with throw away roller and cheap brush.  Let dry.
3. If you do not mix the Gluvit with Marine-Tex putty, then be sure and give the area with the pits or pin holes 3 coats of Gluvit. Let it dry between each coat.
4. Apply coat of no-sand primer that is made for fiberglass hulls – let it dry to just being tacky per instructions.
5. Apply fiberglass anti-fouling bottom paint.  (Yes, fiberglass anti - fouling paint, you just covered your aluminum hull or pontoons with epoxy plastic – so now you can use fiberglass paint, instead of aluminum paint which cost about 70% more than fiberglass bottom paint.)

• Stands to put your hull on – you can make stands using:  (see diagram below)   
•  2 X 6s, 2 X 10, 2X4s and 4X4s (or glue two 2X4s together) – pick your size stand.
•  Glue and screws  
•  Treat with water seal after glue dries 

Ø     You can get almost all boats off trailers with tongue jack and floor jacks – just use brain power and care for your safety.

Other Items:

1. Sander(s)
2. Sand Paper (less expensive to cut your own)
3. Gluvit Epoxy Resin
4. Marine –Tex Epoxy, if you are going to use it for holes
5. Acetone
6. 1” diameter cheap rollers - NOT FOAM
7. Cheap paint brushes
8. Dust mask
9. Something to lie on
10. Non-Sanding Primer
11. Fiberglass Anti-Fouling Paint
12. Masking tape