Leaks along the middle seam help?

[cwenbass]

So I have been getting water in my boat since end of last year. Today I filled it with water and found a few rivets where it water leaks and a few spots along the middle seam. Boat is almost 30 years s old (1990 lowe stinger 175) Any recommendations for repair? Was going to try epoxy like 3m, debated getting it welded, or I saw there is a paint on epoxy. Any suggestions?

Thanks

[PolarKraft195]

Marine-tex

[Pipercub]

I had the same problem with a 1989 Tracker and used Marine-Tex on it. I never had anymore issues after that.

[dockman]

I would think you want something a little more flexible. Maybe 3m 4200. If you’re good at caulking a clean bead should do the trick. Don’t uSw 5200. I would think you want to clean the area with a little acid to get any surface oxidation off first.

Im not an expert. Just a suggestion.

If you are not keeping it water it’s really not a big deal if it’s just a small amount per trip.

[PolarKraft195]

I would think you want something a little more flexible. .

^^^you may be right^^^