hole in pontoon repair.
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hole in pontoon repair.
Guys, need some advice.
My duck blind is made from an old pontoon and it is on its last leg. Last year we actually had to drill a hole in one of the toons to get the water out so it was light enough to haul back. We need to limp it through one more year. What is the best way to patch / seal the pontoon? just has to float long enough to limp it out to our spot. Then we ratchet it up on posts to take weight off toons.
What advice do you guys have? Thanks.
My duck blind is made from an old pontoon and it is on its last leg. Last year we actually had to drill a hole in one of the toons to get the water out so it was light enough to haul back. We need to limp it through one more year. What is the best way to patch / seal the pontoon? just has to float long enough to limp it out to our spot. Then we ratchet it up on posts to take weight off toons.
What advice do you guys have? Thanks.
2015 Crest II 230 SLE Tritoon
115 Mercury CT
Strakes and Underskinning
115 Mercury CT
Strakes and Underskinning
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Re: hole in pontoon repair.
Find a local welding shop would be the best, wouldn't take but a few minutes to weld a patch over it or weld in a bung so you can thread in a plug.
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Re: hole in pontoon repair.
If you have a tap and die set you could just (gently) tap the hole you drilled and install a plug. Then you can drain it later if you need toJNorris79 wrote:Guys, need some advice.
My duck blind is made from an old pontoon and it is on its last leg. Last year we actually had to drill a hole in one of the toons to get the water out so it was light enough to haul back. We need to limp it through one more year. What is the best way to patch / seal the pontoon? just has to float long enough to limp it out to our spot. Then we ratchet it up on posts to take weight off toons.
What advice do you guys have? Thanks.
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'03 Odyssey 21- 90hp Johnson
'03 Odyssey 21- 90hp Johnson
Re: hole in pontoon repair.
Depending on how large the hole is and if the hole is out of the water: You could just put a sheet metal screw in it covered with silicone. After you get the boat out of the water, TIG weld up the hole.
Pontoon metal's too think to tap and place a bolt into.
Pontoon metal's too think to tap and place a bolt into.
'12 Bennington 24' SSLX Yamaha 150
Re: hole in pontoon repair.
Don't have a trailer for it. We borrow one twice a year to get it back and forth to the lake, so I can't get it to a welder. I'm going out tonight to look at it again. Couldn't I use some kind of compound to seal it? Not like it will be going over 2mph when taking it out to our spot on the lake.
2015 Crest II 230 SLE Tritoon
115 Mercury CT
Strakes and Underskinning
115 Mercury CT
Strakes and Underskinning
Re: hole in pontoon repair.
What size it the hole? I have had good luck using JB-Weld on a no-air pressure fitting at home. It's under water 90% of the time for over 2 years. I would consider JB-Weld on a bolt large enough to screw into the hole. Not bad to clean up if needed. I just make sure to give it at least 24 hours before getting wet.
I can't say this is the best way, though...
YMMV
I can't say this is the best way, though...
YMMV
Paul
Re: hole in pontoon repair.
I had good results using Marine-Tex on a Jon boat and on a toon that had a tear in the bottom. Stayed in the water for 3 years without a leak. Must have been 50 "leaky" rivets on the Jon boat, never even seeped after using the product.
Good Luck !!
Sami
Good Luck !!
Sami
2013 Sweetwater 2286 Yamaha F115LA
Re: hole in pontoon repair.
How about that Flex Seal stuff they advertise on TV? Not sure if it will stick to aluminum without an acid wash first. Not much will stick to oxidized aluminum.
http://flexsealproducts.com/product/flex-seal/
http://flexsealproducts.com/product/flex-seal/
Kenneth & Joy
Lake Conroe, Texas
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Lake Conroe, Texas
2007 Bennington 2577RFSi
2006 Yamaha F225
Solas 14.25x17SS prop
Best ever top speed 69.2KPH
Re: hole in pontoon repair.
Where did you get this Marine-tec? I might do an acid wash first. I thought about that.
2015 Crest II 230 SLE Tritoon
115 Mercury CT
Strakes and Underskinning
115 Mercury CT
Strakes and Underskinning
Re: hole in pontoon repair.
This was years ago. Walmart of all places! I don't know where now, a google search maybe would give you some results.
2013 Sweetwater 2286 Yamaha F115LA
Re: hole in pontoon repair.
I see a Marine Tex on Amazon. Is that it?
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Re: hole in pontoon repair.
Screw + silicone/rtv/etc would probably be fine.
2017 Lowe SD224 w/ 150HP Mercury
Re: hole in pontoon repair.
So I just ordered some of this Marine-tex. I got the gray since it says on their website it is better for metal applications. My question now, would you recommend acid treating the aluminum before applying. I'm thinking yes. I can't hurt I figure.
2015 Crest II 230 SLE Tritoon
115 Mercury CT
Strakes and Underskinning
115 Mercury CT
Strakes and Underskinning
Re: hole in pontoon repair.
The only thing I did was clean the area(s). Like you said, an acid wash certainly would NOT hurt. Just make sure you flush completely and apply per directions. Easy to work with...worked well for me.
Good Luck!!!
Sami
Good Luck!!!
Sami
2013 Sweetwater 2286 Yamaha F115LA