patching aluminum with fiberglass

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will the fiberglass stick to the aluminum...i want to patch my livewell hole and i was unsure if fiberglass would stick to the aluminum?
 
I wouldn't use fiberglass. Alum. flexes to much and a fiberglass patch will seperate over time. I would plug the hole tightly and apply 3M 5200. I did this to a little 12 footer I have and it hasn't leaked in 10+ years.
 
Fiberglass patches are to stiff for a flexible aluminum hull.They will leak or crack over time.Bassboy1's response is about the best if it's a big hole.
 

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