Reply To: Filling holes after pulling out dents in aluminium tank.

[Monte NZ]

Thanks Tubs and crosbyman for your replies and as usual Tubs, your photos are great…..big help!

You have certainly made a lovely job Tubs. That’s an interesting photo of the skeg repair with JB Weld crosbyman. I don’t blame you for balking at a charge of $300………that would be over $450 in NZ dollars……..phew!!!!

Last year I did a replacement gearbox and skeg with JB Weld on an Evinrude Scout……I reinforced it using thin stainless steel strips taken from an old windscreen wiper blade and finished it off with bog……looks perfect…….I will try to hunt out some shots…….might help someone with a similar problem.

Today I did my first soldering repair on the tank, which was an interesting experience. My  neighbour very kindly produced a couple of solder rods. I cleaned the tank thoroughly and am pleased to report success…..not the most beautiful job, but the holes look to be well and truly sealed. …….I counter sunk the holes to help get a good take……next will be the filler.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/yRnUC38NaDKLPeWK6

Thanks very much once again for your help.

Monte NZ.