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I finally chose to patch a small hull crack from the inside instead of using an external clamp.
It took an extra hour in the water, but the fix held perfectly through a 12-hour pressure test. Anyone else have a strong opinion on internal vs. external hull repairs?
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caleb_ross121mo ago
My buddy's old Boston Whaler had a hairline crack for three seasons. He just slapped some marine sealant on the outside and it never took on water. A 12-hour pressure test seems like overkill for a small crack, unless you're planning to cross an ocean. Most of the time, a simple external fix gets you back on the water faster.
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robin_henderson811mo ago
Man, @caleb_ross12, I get that. I had a tiny spider crack on my jon boat and just used some epoxy putty from the outside. Held up for years on my little lake. Sometimes the simple fix is all you need.
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finleyw5826d ago
My uncle's bass boat had a crack he fixed with duct tape and prayers. It lasted two seasons before we had to bail with a coffee can. Some problems really do just need the simple answer.
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