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Typically after locating the leak(s) one would drill a drain hole, drain out water, aluminum weld repair leak(s), hole drain plug ->... -
DVW replied to the thread Water in toons..Anything is possible if you do not have hands on experience. The best advice came from Vikingstaff. You can access the vent ports but it...
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DVW replied to the thread Water in toons..Air pressure from a shop vac can be used for a bubble test. If it is just condensation and you do not want to have a drain hole drilled...
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DVW replied to the thread Water in toons..The drill and weld method is not as scary as it sounds. On the other hand it is nice to be able to inspect and drain as required. I have...
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DVW replied to the thread Removing lower covers to route SeaStar hoses..Pop rivets can be a pain to drill out when the rivet starts spinning with the drill bit. On the other hand installation is quick and the...
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DVW replied to the thread Post up your other toys or hobbies ..... AGAIN.Snowmobiling is my other passion. This year was a short snowmobile season with a very early ice out. Last week a freak snowfall created...
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“I don’t think you’re understanding his point. The boat was designed for what’s on there. All you are going to do is force the front...
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DVW replied to the thread 2023 Q series battery system.The biggest boat with the biggest twin motors got our attention. Does your wide beam boat have the triple elliptical tubes? How does it...
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That said, I bet it’s also fixable by the right aluminum welder/worker. Sometimes I am amazed at what can get repaired.
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DVW replied to the thread Tie downs for scissors trailor & 20 ft SX.I have trailered with both style trailers for the last 36 years. For most of that time a rented scissors trailer was most appropriate. I...
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DVW replied to the thread Pontoon ticking when taken out of water.Aluminum expands with temperature rise. Your 23 ft aluminum boat will increase in length by 1/16 inch with a 20 degree (F) rise...
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DVW replied to the thread Through hull Alumaducer..I mounted a transducer on the end of the lifting strakes on a ESP center tube. It does not work above 10 mph. The attach photo shows why...
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