Looking for the Leak

[clm]

I will find out next week. Rain or shine I will test it out

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[Cowpokey]

Have you thought about putting some of the sealer on the outside of the hull, in the drive well? Or are the tolerances too close?

[clm]

I think it is close. This stuff is supposed to be awesome. If it still leaks i will look at that.

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[dsiekman]

Were we seeing the plastic weld or the 5200 in that second pic? 5200 is amazing stuff. I've heard debates over whether the name implies that it costs $5200/gallon or it takes washing your hands 5200 times to get it off. Either way, in the correct application it isn't going anywhere.

[clm]

Were we seeing the plastic weld or the 5200 in that second pic? 5200 is amazing stuff. I've heard debates over whether the name implies that it costs $5200/gallon or it takes washing your hands 5200 times to get it off. Either way, in the correct application it isn't going anywhere.

Yes, that is the PL5200. I put a nitrile glove on and kept moving it to the top of the plastic and letting it run down. It it fully coated. I wasn't concerned with the looks, just getting it completely covered. I ordered a 3oz tube for $12 on Amazon. You only get one use from it. Once the tube is open, it says you have 24 hours to use it. I used about half the tube.

[john from md]

I have successfully frozen and reused 5200.

John

[buzz]

Yes, that is the PL5200..... I ordered a 3oz tube for $12 on Amazon.

That doesn't seen too expensive for small jobs. Especially if it does the trick.

Does the PL5200 stay somewhat flexible?

Looking forward to hearing your update in 7 days.

[clm]

It says it stays flexible. It is used in boat building.

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[dsiekman]

That doesn't seen too expensive for small jobs. Especially if it does the trick.

Does the PL5200 stay somewhat flexible?

Looking forward to hearing your update in 7 days.

Yes it does. I believe 5200 is rated for use below the waterline. It is often used to seal thru-hull fittings on sail and power boats. It is also good for filling predrilled holes in fiberglass before placing a screw as it will help to limit the amount of water allowed to penetrate the substrate.

[clm]

Yippeeee, no leak today. The plastic weld and PL5200 did the trick. I checked it repeatedly while I was out. I finally had some water trickle in front the front hatch, but that was it. Chop was breaking over the bow and spraying me on the way back to the launch. I need to add some tubing to front hatch, but at least the crack is fixed. Thanks for all the tips and advice guys.

[Cowpokey]

Good to hear!

[buzz]

Good job clm!

BTW, know what you mean about the spray. I got soaked on my way back in Saturday.