Bought older boat and one of the compartment lids on back deck has a crack in it. Not real bad but I'd like to do something to prevent from getting any worse. Is there any epoxy or sealant, etc that can be used to fill in this crack to keep from getting worse? Thanks for info!!!
i've never done this, but i think this would be a good fix.
I would remove the rug and glue a piece of aluminum plate on the top, make it about 1/4 shorter all around and file the edges, then re carpet the deck lid over the aluminum.
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If you decide to fill the crack to fix it, drill a small hole at each end of the crack, it will keep the crack from continuing on it's path.
Is the hatch lid aluminum?
That's good question. Assumed fiberglass. 95 Ranger.Originally Posted by billnorman1
I did this on an old Skeeter. Cut a 1/4" aluminum plate to fit the inside of the lid and then attach it with #10 pan heads with washers at each corner (assuming it's cracked in the middle and not the corners). You can hide the pan heads good enough in the carpet.
I've done one or two..... Peel back carpet carefully grind down crack and fix with epoxy and mat. Smooth it down and glue carpet back on. Stronger than new and you don't need to recarpet.
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