Leaking pontoon

[John Lojas]

I always trailered my 22.5’ Bennington. This past year I docked it all summer. A storm hit Pittsburgh in August. When I took it out after the storm the boat listed to the port. It never did that before. When I took it out for the season it listed very bad on the trailer (water in the port pontoon). I can not see a leak or crack in the pontoon. It is a 1999 22.5 Bennington LX. Does anyone know if this year had compartments in the pontoons? Also does it have air valves So I can presurize it? My next problem is finding an experienced person to repair it. Boat mechanics are getting harder and harder to find in my area.

 

[Michiman]

I would imagine that your toons have compartments. Fortunately, a leaky toon is a relatively easy repair in the hands of an experience aluminum welder. Good luck...

 

[SEMPERFI8387]

You don't need a boat mechanic, just an experienced welder. There are ports on top and DO NOT PRESSURIZE over 1-2 psi, and don't trust a cheapo gauge.