Aluminum boat paint green is a vinyl-type product which exhibits excellent adhesion to aluminum and galvanized substrates. there is no need to prime raw aluminum. If you want to run in shallow water, waco's 16' aluminum jon boat will take you there in a stable, all welded hull. even with a lot of weight on board, it provides an. This video shows a technique of repairing holes in an aluminum boat which works for holes up to 1/4" in diameter. full instructions below. please, feel.