baptistpreach
Well-known member
I found what I thought was / is the perfect boat for me to do next. I was wanting a 1648 with a modified v.... and I found it. Problem is this, I looked under the boat and.... wow. It looked like it had been siliconed or caulked to death. Every place there was a rivet on the bottom, all along the seam that runs down the center of the boat, it was everywhere. At first I thought, this boat must be falling apart, but now I'm thinking it had a leak somewhere, and the guy didn't know how to find it, so he siliconed every place that could possilby leak. My question is this, what does it take to fix a leaking aluminum boat? If you were me, would be interested in a boat that looked like I just described. The price is really really good I think, $450, and it comes with 50hp Evinrude that he says is running. I also saw a foot controlled TM (MK 33lb thrust) that looked to be in good shape. The inside of the boat is a dream come true, it has a rotting wood floor, and some indoor / outdoor carpet on it that is just blue death. There is also a side console with a small livewell built in the front ot it. Honestly, I can't believe it, its just perfect! My only worry is the hull. Any help guys? What could I be getting myself into???