Maniac
Well-Known Member
I recently discovered water in one (sloshing sounds), possibly both elliptical pontoons on my 2017 21' SXF and haven't a clue as to how it got in there. I bought the boat new in 2017 and put 87 hours on it the 1st year and about 20 hours per year the past 4, and while sometimes moored to my dock, it spends most of it's time on the lift and generally only used when water is fairly flat. No dents or any damage except for some side scuffs. Boat stored indoors for 5+ months per year.
Last Fall I had it parked on a concrete pad next to my house for 2 weeks before I took it to storage and while I wasn't yet aware of the water, it would have had ample time to leak outand I never saw any evidence of that. When we were backing it into the barn for the winter is when we heard water, mostly in the left 'toon.
One thing I'm wondering is if the pontoons are compartmentalized or just baffled? I see 3 plugs per 'toon on top, but not on bottom so it appears I'll have to pump it out somehow.
My plan is to take it to a friend and long-time co-worker who is expert at aluminum welding and has the testing equipment to safely detect leaks and if it's cracked welds, contact Bennington. But any ideas or suggestions from anyone who has encountered the same would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Charlie
Last Fall I had it parked on a concrete pad next to my house for 2 weeks before I took it to storage and while I wasn't yet aware of the water, it would have had ample time to leak outand I never saw any evidence of that. When we were backing it into the barn for the winter is when we heard water, mostly in the left 'toon.
One thing I'm wondering is if the pontoons are compartmentalized or just baffled? I see 3 plugs per 'toon on top, but not on bottom so it appears I'll have to pump it out somehow.
My plan is to take it to a friend and long-time co-worker who is expert at aluminum welding and has the testing equipment to safely detect leaks and if it's cracked welds, contact Bennington. But any ideas or suggestions from anyone who has encountered the same would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Charlie