Pontoon Boat & Deck Boat Forum

Posted: **Sat Jul 26, 2014 8:47 pm**

So last year, I did a form of poker run with 60 or 70 offshore boats. I wound up hitting a large wave, and caving in the center toon, under the engine compartment. Also the steering had alot of play in it, down by the drive. I used a porta-power to press out the toon, then formed a 1/4"x4'x4' aluminum plate, and had it welded below the toon. I also removed the drive mount, and rebuild the steering. here are some pics from today. JT

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Posted: **Sat Jul 26, 2014 8:49 pm**

Oh, did I mention I fell off the roof at work 3 weeks ago, and broke my rt elbow in 2 places, and shredded my rt rotator cuff, so this is a very painful job. JT

Posted: **Sun Jul 27, 2014 6:56 am**

Where the offshore guys surprised to see a toon holding its own with them?

Posted: **Sun Jul 27, 2014 9:35 am**

They were the first year, but they are pretty much used to it now. ken Gouty lives here, and used to take his 110 mph toon out here. JT

Posted: **Sun Jul 27, 2014 6:40 pm**

got the drive on, oil cooler mounted, fuel filter/water separator changed. alternator mounted, some progress anyways. JT

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Posted: **Mon Jul 28, 2014 5:21 pm**

put the pipes, sea pump, fuel pump, and water separator today. JT

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Posted: **Mon Jul 28, 2014 8:03 pm**

Jt when are going to hit the water. I miss seeing you out on the water. Im a chain boater.

Posted: **Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:01 am**

Hoping to make venecian nite saturday. i dont think I can drive the boat, with my arm like this, ill have to let someone else drive,

Posted: **Tue Jul 29, 2014 5:03 am**

I'll be right over

Glad to see it coming back together

Posted: **Wed Jul 30, 2014 6:38 pm**

a couple small steps, getting close. JT

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Posted: **Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:16 pm**

it lives. I don't know if its the plate welded to the bottom of the center toon. or emptying the front tank. At top speed the boat is riding higher out of the water. I didn't have my GPS with me, but top end was definitely faster. I raced a Sunsation go fast, and was pulling away from him on top end. Im happy. JT

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Pontoon Boat & Deck Boat Forum

repaired damaged toon, and tighten steering.

repaired damaged toon, and tighten steering.

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Re: repaired damaged toon, and tighten steering.

Re: repaired damaged toon, and tighten steering.

Re: repaired damaged toon, and tighten steering.

Re: repaired damaged toon, and tighten steering.

Re: repaired damaged toon, and tighten steering.

Re: repaired damaged toon, and tighten steering.