I was looking for a cheeper & Better way of Sealing my Jon Boat,,,, Great Video !!! BIG Thumbs Up & After Watching ,,, i Subscribed !!! Great 'How to ' Video....
Thank you sir. I have to find time and edit my next videos (complete walk through/Livewell trouble shooting (air lock)/on water fishing). The goop has so far been a decent product. I did have a small leak at the rear bottom side rivet but it was because I did not place enough at that section. So far been a great product for the money.
@merrickmcclure6058 I'm getting ready to do the same exact thing to a 1448 right now. I ordered GOOP manly because of price. Of course everyone on Facebook recommends gator glide. A few people have said Goop chips or flakes easily. Then they tell me they run their boat hard and even crunch through ice while duck hunting in winter or that they beach their boats on sand bars. How hard have you been on your boat since the new bottom?
@@monster-pq7lnI would NOT recommend if you are going to use the boat hard by bottoming it out a lot. I rarely bottom mine out other than beaching sometimes for loading/unloading.
@merrickmcclure6058 that's probably why the product has held up on your boat. I have no intentions of destroying my boat by running it over obstructions. I'm like you that it should hold up well because I wibt be abolishing the boat.
There are much higher quality products. For the value it has been a great product. No complaints from me. I will at some point re-do (hopefully many years down the road) with probably gator glide. Don’t use a sponge roller! Use the wool style rollers.
There are better options to sealing rivets if you are looking for the best. This product though works very well. I done it on my boat to make sure there were no leaky rivets. I feel this product would hold up decently but would eventually fail since it’s an epoxy design. Only if you are rough on the bottom.
I’m happy with it. I did have one area in the very back that I didn’t apply it thick enough and had a small leak. Probably wouldn’t hurt to put 3 coats!
I used a marine paint made for hulls. I got flat black and it goes on very thin and dries chocky. I don't think you need it on the hull for UV protection because the sun never hits there anyway. I'm going to sand off the paint next spring and put on another coat for more protection and not even worry about painting it. My only concern is how well it will bond to the coat I have on now?
@@PainterD54 it was quite a project,but he just used jb weld replaced rivets sanded and used Total boat Aluminum paint water based. It's very expensive and doesn't require primer. I'm working on my aluminum boat repairing holes due to electrolysis from my bunk boards. But will probably do a more thorough prep job with a two part epoxy then apply a paint coat.
Thanks for watching. I used two cans for the 16x48 Bass Tracker bottom. Still holding up a year later! If you haven’t I would appreciate your subscribing to the channel.
No peeling at all. It’s still as solid as the day I applied it. Even where I beach the boat on the shore it has scuffed the paint but the epoxy is still holding. I’m impressed. After curing the only thing you will notice is the first time or two you will hear the epoxy cracking. Still no leaks. I’d buy it again for sure.
Great video, I'm doing almost the same thing to my 2002 pro team 165. I curious what you applied to the inner ribcage of the boat there? looks like some type of grey paint or primer? i have to do the same thing. Thank you.
On the inside I put the liquid flex seal and applied it with a brush. I came up in some areas already at the inside transom. Mostly because it’s where I take the plug in and out and my hands constantly rub it. It was fairly cheap and I wanted another level of protection from the inside.
I don’t know about herculiner. This two part epoxy is a hard thin layer. It will dry really hard. It will pop once dried and weight is applied if not dispersed. Mine popped when I was installing the subfloor while walking on the ribs. Mine is still holding up great. I really don’t bottom mine out any. If you plan to bottom it out much go with gator glide.
I’m not quite sure how tight it seals. I never checked the boat before if it had any leaks. The only thing I noticed after the coats is that the resign when dried does pop and crack. It only cracked a few times when I was setting my sub floor. I have not noticed it popping anymore or any leaks. I can fish all day and don’t notice a drop inside the boat. For the price it’s a good product. If you are planning on bottoming the boat a lot on land I would suggest a stouter product instead of this. I don’t bottom my boat much so it works just fine for me! Let me know what you think if you use it on your boat. Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t. God bless.
I would stick with exterior surface. I actually used flex seal brush on in the interior flooring up to the water line. The flex seal on the interior has wore out where the drain plug is from my hands rubbing it. Stick to exterior for goop.
@@merrickmcclure6058 I know many get mixed results with using flex seal . I bought the Goop coat it and was wondering if i could just get away with putting it on inside
@@classicxl I think it will work just fine on exterior. If you planning to bottom out the boat in shallow water I would invest in gator flex. I don’t bottom my boat out much. I beach it but I’m not rough on the bottom hull.
It really does not add additional slickness. Gator Glide is the best product for the price when it comes to slick bottom boats. I did not want a super slick product to prevent my boat from sliding off the bunk boards. I would say that it does add a slight amount of additional slickness that a sanded aluminum but depends on the applicator you use. The foam roller I used left chunks in it that when I sanded it after the application to prep for painting left some areas of grip from the pieces of foam into the epoxy coating. For the price, this product is not too bad. I would use it again.
I did my little homemade plywood boat with it to see how well it will work (today) I'm curious if I made the right choice. It went on real thick, like 1/32" thick. If that don't waterproof it, I give up. I guess I'll see.
I would not rely on this for a full seal. With it being an epoxy resign, I did notice the first time I stood in my boat that the bottom gave some cracking sound. There are some other products out there that would seal better in my honest opinion.
@@merrickmcclure6058 Your boat must be thinner material if it flexes that much (how much do you weigh?) As far as I can see there isn't a drop of water getting past that stuff the way I have it applied (thickness) And I have some left from yeasterday so I went over the entire hull and touched up any spots that were questionable. That should never leak once it sets.
@@PainterD54 I’m a little over 200lb. When I had my hull only on the trailer I was stepping on the ribs and the bottom coating popped a few times. It doesn’t pop anymore since it has been decked. Look into gator glide. It does really great!
Mines finally set (3 days later) and it looks great. Plenty thick so a second coat is not needed (maybe next year) so I gave it two coats Total Boat hull paint. I have some graphics to paint on the sides yet, but it's looking great now! I can't see how it could possibly leak.
I used two styles of grinding wheels. The best was the wire wheel. I used the thick and thin wire wheel. Depending on the stains and location depicted which size wire I used. Depends on your gauge thickness of aluminum which wheel I would use. Thinner your boat is use the thinner wire wheel first.
@@montanastrongremodelrenova1632 I think it might have been the 8lb can. I used two. It wouldn’t hurt to get more than you need. 2 coats I felt done ok on my boat but a third coat would made it better for longevity. It’s still holding up nicely! Only spot wore out is right at the v up front from beaching from time to time.
Thanks so much for your help and advice I greatly appreciate it! Happy new year and God bless
I was looking for a cheeper & Better way of Sealing my Jon Boat,,,, Great Video !!! BIG Thumbs Up & After Watching ,,, i Subscribed !!! Great 'How to ' Video....
Thank you sir. I have to find time and edit my next videos (complete walk through/Livewell trouble shooting (air lock)/on water fishing). The goop has so far been a decent product. I did have a small leak at the rear bottom side rivet but it was because I did not place enough at that section. So far been a great product for the money.
How did the Goop hold up two years later?
Still holding up. No leaks
@merrickmcclure6058 I'm getting ready to do the same exact thing to a 1448 right now. I ordered GOOP manly because of price. Of course everyone on Facebook recommends gator glide. A few people have said Goop chips or flakes easily. Then they tell me they run their boat hard and even crunch through ice while duck hunting in winter or that they beach their boats on sand bars. How hard have you been on your boat since the new bottom?
@@monster-pq7lnI would NOT recommend if you are going to use the boat hard by bottoming it out a lot. I rarely bottom mine out other than beaching sometimes for loading/unloading.
@merrickmcclure6058 that's probably why the product has held up on your boat. I have no intentions of destroying my boat by running it over obstructions. I'm like you that it should hold up well because I wibt be abolishing the boat.
I paid 70 bucks Canadian for the can....better damn work ! Thanks for the video!
There are much higher quality products. For the value it has been a great product. No complaints from me. I will at some point re-do (hopefully many years down the road) with probably gator glide. Don’t use a sponge roller! Use the wool style rollers.
So is this a good way to seal rivets particularly?
There are better options to sealing rivets if you are looking for the best. This product though works very well. I done it on my boat to make sure there were no leaky rivets. I feel this product would hold up decently but would eventually fail since it’s an epoxy design. Only if you are rough on the bottom.
I'm going to use undercarriage paint for vehicles once I apply the epoxy
Hows the goop holding up? would you still recommend it?
I’m happy with it. I did have one area in the very back that I didn’t apply it thick enough and had a small leak. Probably wouldn’t hurt to put 3 coats!
Good video! Just wondering what paint did you end up using over the epoxy?
I just used spray cans. I went with a more flat paint. I am planning on coating it with acrlyic coating when weather warms up.
I used a marine paint made for hulls. I got flat black and it goes on very thin and dries chocky. I don't think you need it on the hull for UV protection because the sun never hits there anyway. I'm going to sand off the paint next spring and put on another coat for more protection and not even worry about painting it. My only concern is how well it will bond to the coat I have on now?
@@PainterD54 Helped a friend restore his 1956 Aluminum
@@PainterD54 it was quite a project,but he just used jb weld replaced rivets sanded and used Total boat Aluminum paint water based. It's very expensive and doesn't require primer. I'm working on my aluminum boat repairing holes due to electrolysis from my bunk boards. But will probably do a more thorough prep job with a two part epoxy then apply a paint coat.
I used rustoleum to paint mine and looks damn nice! Also used a roller to paint it
And how many course was it that you use on in that can
How many cans of goop did you use?
Thanks for watching. I used two cans for the 16x48 Bass Tracker bottom. Still holding up a year later! If you haven’t I would appreciate your subscribing to the channel.
Is it holding up well?any of it peeling?
No peeling at all. It’s still as solid as the day I applied it. Even where I beach the boat on the shore it has scuffed the paint but the epoxy is still holding. I’m impressed. After curing the only thing you will notice is the first time or two you will hear the epoxy cracking. Still no leaks. I’d buy it again for sure.
Sounds good needing to coat my shrimp boat bottom,starting to pit this should do the trick
@@chadwilliams2682 I don’t have a clue how it holds up in saltwater. I’m fishing freshwater reservoirs.
@@merrickmcclure6058 don't run on anything rough ,as long as it sticks to aluminum good should be fine
1 more question,do you think I can just use the coat it,without a layer of marine paint over it?
Great video, I'm doing almost the same thing to my 2002 pro team 165. I curious what you applied to the inner ribcage of the boat there? looks like some type of grey paint or primer? i have to do the same thing. Thank you.
On the inside I put the liquid flex seal and applied it with a brush. I came up in some areas already at the inside transom. Mostly because it’s where I take the plug in and out and my hands constantly rub it. It was fairly cheap and I wanted another level of protection from the inside.
How many quarts did it take? Did you put on more than 1 coat?
I applied two coats. One was enough for my 16x48. Honestly buy two and double the coats would be even better.
How good did that stuff work out? I use herculaner and that stuff sucks on the bottom of my boat.
I don’t know about herculiner. This two part epoxy is a hard thin layer. It will dry really hard. It will pop once dried and weight is applied if not dispersed. Mine popped when I was installing the subfloor while walking on the ribs. Mine is still holding up great. I really don’t bottom mine out any. If you plan to bottom it out much go with gator glide.
Just wash it with Soapy water. I used Dawn from the kitchen and it removed all dust and grime, pressure wash it more for finish before applying epoxy.
Yes sir! Thanks for watching
What brushes did you use for the second coat or second half
I used a normal applicator. I also used a foam roller but it fell apart and do not recommend using foam at all.
Did it seal water tight just curious as I'm about to do my 1970 lund 16ft
I’m not quite sure how tight it seals. I never checked the boat before if it had any leaks. The only thing I noticed after the coats is that the resign when dried does pop and crack. It only cracked a few times when I was setting my sub floor. I have not noticed it popping anymore or any leaks. I can fish all day and don’t notice a drop inside the boat. For the price it’s a good product. If you are planning on bottoming the boat a lot on land I would suggest a stouter product instead of this. I don’t bottom my boat much so it works just fine for me! Let me know what you think if you use it on your boat. Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t. God bless.
Thanks for the reply! How much would you recommend I get for a 16ft lund v bottom? And how many costs?
@@danielscrapper8207probably three or four cans. It will probably be over kill but it would good to have too much! I done my 16x48 with two cans.
I have a 14ft v hull can i do just the inside ribs and seams with coat it or should i do the bottom
I would stick with exterior surface. I actually used flex seal brush on in the interior flooring up to the water line. The flex seal on the interior has wore out where the drain plug is from my hands rubbing it. Stick to exterior for goop.
@@merrickmcclure6058 I know many get mixed results with using flex seal . I bought the Goop coat it and was wondering if i could just get away with putting it on inside
@@classicxl I think it will work just fine on exterior. If you planning to bottom out the boat in shallow water I would invest in gator flex. I don’t bottom my boat out much. I beach it but I’m not rough on the bottom hull.
@@merrickmcclure6058 no me either it’s more to make it water tight hate leaks
Is it slick? The color looked bloch
It really does not add additional slickness. Gator Glide is the best product for the price when it comes to slick bottom boats. I did not want a super slick product to prevent my boat from sliding off the bunk boards. I would say that it does add a slight amount of additional slickness that a sanded aluminum but depends on the applicator you use. The foam roller I used left chunks in it that when I sanded it after the application to prep for painting left some areas of grip from the pieces of foam into the epoxy coating. For the price, this product is not too bad. I would use it again.
I did my little homemade plywood boat with it to see how well it will work (today) I'm curious if I made the right choice. It went on real thick, like 1/32" thick. If that don't waterproof it, I give up. I guess I'll see.
I would not rely on this for a full seal. With it being an epoxy resign, I did notice the first time I stood in my boat that the bottom gave some cracking sound. There are some other products out there that would seal better in my honest opinion.
@@merrickmcclure6058 Your boat must be thinner material if it flexes that much (how much do you weigh?) As far as I can see there isn't a drop of water getting past that stuff the way I have it applied (thickness) And I have some left from yeasterday so I went over the entire hull and touched up any spots that were questionable. That should never leak once it sets.
@@PainterD54 I’m a little over 200lb. When I had my hull only on the trailer I was stepping on the ribs and the bottom coating popped a few times. It doesn’t pop anymore since it has been decked. Look into gator glide. It does really great!
Mines finally set (3 days later) and it looks great. Plenty thick so a second coat is not needed (maybe next year) so I gave it two coats Total Boat hull paint. I have some graphics to paint on the sides yet, but it's looking great now! I can't see how it could possibly leak.
@@PainterD54 it’s pretty stout stuff! Thanks for watching and appreciate the subscription!
What grinding wheel did you use thanks!
Also did you only need the 2lb coat it? Thanks 😊
I used two styles of grinding wheels. The best was the wire wheel. I used the thick and thin wire wheel. Depending on the stains and location depicted which size wire I used. Depends on your gauge thickness of aluminum which wheel I would use. Thinner your boat is use the thinner wire wheel first.
@@montanastrongremodelrenova1632 I think it might have been the 8lb can. I used two. It wouldn’t hurt to get more than you need. 2 coats I felt done ok on my boat but a third coat would made it better for longevity. It’s still holding up nicely! Only spot wore out is right at the v up front from beaching from time to time.