Alum. boat repair??

[worm1]

I have a 05 Tracker PT175 and the back deck lid (over gas tank & batteries) has broken the spot welds holding on the support brace going across it. Does anyone know of a good way to fix them w/out having to reweld it. Right now it only has 4 spot welds holding from one side, the other side just flaps arround, and it allowes the lid to flex way to much if you were to stand on it.
Note to self: Aluminum boats don't like fat guys fishing in the back.
I'm open to any and all ideas.

[stockcars6]

i am not familliar with that exact boat, but it most cases, a good steel rivet will hold unless it needs to be water proof

[pointer]

If you bought the boat from a Tracker dealer, they may be able to have the repair made under warranty. I know for a fact that they will on the hull. I'm not sure if the lifetime hull warranty is transferable or if it will apply to your situation, though it does sound structural and relevant to the hull integrity, in nature to me.

[tracker4stroke]

i had the same problem with my 01 pro team 175. i used a rivet but it can be a pain to take up all that carpet to put a rivet in. i did it to all the supports on my lid so that i would not have to waoory about it again. took me all day getting the carpet to look good again.

[worm1]

Talked with the dealer and the hull has a lifetime warranty on welds not the deck. I hate to reweld it in fear of burning the carpet not to mention it's 1 foot from the gas tank.

SC6, rivets would work I just hate having to drill holes in fairly new boat, maybe a last resort.

Does anyone know of a product named Alumaloy, it's kinda like solider but alot stronger?
Thanks for the replies,
Kevin

[fisheater]

Doug,onemorecast56,has experience with aluminum boats.Meyers boat works1-502-543-7787.

[tracker4stroke]

i have seen that on tv. but i have no idea how that would work without burning the carpet. i tried everything befor just riveting it. i felt the same way.

[rustedhook]

I have a 05 Tracker PT175 and the back deck lid (over gas tank & batteries) has broken the spot welds holding on the support brace going across it. Does anyone know of a good way to fix them w/out having to reweld it. Right now it only has 4 spot welds holding from one side, the other side just flaps arround, and it allowes the lid to flex way to much if you were to stand on it.
Note to self: Aluminum boats don't like fat guys fishing in the back.
I'm open to any and all ideas.

Just use a good amount of silicone and clamp it, If you can't get a clamp on put a couple strips of duct tape on it untill it cures. It will hold forever and will flex with the lid when you walk on it. When I extended the deck in my old aluminum boat I made compartment lids out of aluminum. I made braces just like whats in the Trackers and used the silicone. Never came apart. Hope this helps.

rustedhook

[Tnstratos283]

I have a 05 Tracker PT175 and the back deck lid (over gas tank & batteries) has broken the spot welds holding on the support brace going across it. Does anyone know of a good way to fix them w/out having to reweld it. Right now it only has 4 spot welds holding from one side, the other side just flaps arround, and it allowes the lid to flex way to much if you were to stand on it.
Note to self: Aluminum boats don't like fat guys fishing in the back.
I'm open to any and all ideas.

Don't know If it will work on aluminum, but it sure works on wood. I would check and see if liquid nail would work to hold it. If not I believe J B weild would definitely hold it for sure . You might have to clamp it or put pressure against it (the weild spots on the hinge or lid) till it sets up or dries, but it beats drilling a hole in it and possibility of weaking it or taking a chance of burning your carpet with a real spot weild and having to take your carpet up...which would be a real pain. You should be able to find both at a hardware store, lowes, or home depot. Good luck

[worm1]

Thanks guys, I like the liquid nail and silicone ideas. Think I'll start there, worst case I'll have to srape it off.

[gocards40]

JB weld will work. I have used JB weld on these boats for years. I have fixed leaks that ran out like a water hose. This stuff works great for an aluminum boat. I would use it before I ever tried to weld it.

[onemorecast56]

Thanks guys, I like the liquid nail and silicone ideas. Think I'll start there, worst case I'll have to srape it off.

Hey worm, they guys have gave you a bunch of ideas,,I think most will fail with in a yrs,,the alum is so slick and the flex of your weight will just pop it all off in no time..you can bring it out here and I can easly pull back the carpet and rivet the brace with a few extra rivets and put your carpet back on and it`ll look just like it does,,,but be fixed right the first time..I live just outside of shepherdsville so we are close.. I wont charge ya much..I just hate for somebody to not fix a boat right. I`ll help ya out.

Doug Meyer
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502-543-7787