Wanted to post in off topic but it seems to be locked.

[aquaassassin]

Nope, rod and reel only!

[Raquettedacker]

That sounds like fun....    Cant wait to see those pictures/videos......

[aquaassassin]

I will document for ya..........

[bogmanjr]

I'll haul the beer back for ya. 

[aquaassassin]

I'll drink it! 

[drobertsinMaryland]

I'll bet. Kentucky is up in the first half.

[aquaassassin]

Put a fried chicken at the end of that and I am in

[bogmanjr]

I'll drink it! 

Well I'm noy driving 2 hrs up to watch you drink beer, we need another excuse. 

Is that about horse racing? 

[aquaassassin]

We can pierce some lips on some linesiders!

[bogmanjr]

Alright then, it's a plan.

[Chucker]

First mosquitoes of the year today. 

[bogmanjr]

I saw some on tuesday while splitting wood. Stupid bugs.

[halfrack33]

Never had a hole that big, but for a long gash I would think sealant and rivets would hold up longest; you need to add some rigidity back but the seal needs to be flexible. The seams are riveted at the factory. They seal the outside of the hull around the rivets with a harder, flexible material, something like 3M 5200 Marine Sealant; this might be a better choice then silicone, will hold up better, easy to find. I use this for below water line on my boat, water intakes, transducers, etc.

I used a few different patch materials on my old Radisson: 1) JB Weld type epoxy, not flexible, worked good on the ends of the keel though. 2) Duct Putty (sold in electrical stores), this is very close to if not the same putty they use to seal up the inside; very sticky and never hardens, I carry some for emergency repairs. 3) 3M Aluminum repair, works good, needs more prep work and the aluminum must be heated up; this stuff may work if it a a thin split. Link: http://www.cabelas.com/boat-care-appearance-cabelas-aluminum-boat-patch-1.shtml 4) GE silicone, tough, flexible lasts almost forever, easy to find and use.

Thanks JJ... really helpful

[CAPTJJ]

Thanks JJ... really helpful

I got plenty of extra years out of my old Rad, not bad considering it was given to me; too far gone now, need to cut it up, sell the scrap and make a little off it. Good luck on the repair.

[stka]

I saw guys on IS using boats to tow gear, you might be able to sell it to someone there and get more than scrap value.