How to fix pitting on your logs.
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Re: How to fix pitting on your logs.
The plugs on top of the logs do not appear to allow access to syphon out the water. Any tips?
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Re: How to fix pitting on your logs.
You could try to insert some type of tube and shopvac it out. Otherwise you might need to install drain plugs. This involves drilling and creating an opening under the waterline so I would try another way if possible.emerald_coast_tooner wrote:The plugs on top of the logs do not appear to allow access to syphon out the water. Any tips?
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Re: How to fix pitting on your logs.
There are drain plugs on the back. Nothing came out, but I know there's water in them. Do I need all the top plugs out too?
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Re: How to fix pitting on your logs.
Try tilting the boat to the back.
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Re: How to fix pitting on your logs.
If you have top plugs then the compartments may be sealed and you need to suck the water out of the top plugs
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Re: How to fix pitting on your logs.
The top plugs are partially blocked by design. I can't get a 1/4" tube in there to try and pump the water out. Before we removed the top plugs we tried tilting the whole rig back using my 60" farm jack and nothing came out. So could I need to remove the top plugs and tilt it back?
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Re: How to fix pitting on your logs.
that should have worked.... Do you hear water sloshing in them when moving around on the trailer?
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Re: How to fix pitting on your logs.
You might need to remove top plugs to let air in so it will drain.emerald_coast_tooner wrote:The top plugs are partially blocked by design. I can't get a 1/4" tube in there to try and pump the water out. Before we removed the top plugs we tried tilting the whole rig back using my 60" farm jack and nothing came out. So could I need to remove the top plugs and tilt it back?
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Re: How to fix pitting on your logs.
Try this.
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Re: How to fix pitting on your logs.
yescurtiscapk wrote:that should have worked.... Do you hear water sloshing in them when moving around on the trailer?
going to try thatmargaritaman wrote:You might need to remove top plugs to let air in so it will drain.emerald_coast_tooner wrote:The top plugs are partially blocked by design. I can't get a 1/4" tube in there to try and pump the water out. Before we removed the top plugs we tried tilting the whole rig back using my 60" farm jack and nothing came out. So could I need to remove the top plugs and tilt it back?
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Re: How to fix pitting on your logs.
I'll pass on that method Burgandy!Ron Burgundy wrote:Try this.
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Re: How to fix pitting on your logs.
I found a welder on our local fishing forum. He's coming out this weekend to take a look at the pontoon. I'm still going to zinc prime and bottom paint it, after pressure testing and all leaks are sealed of course. Still considering putty repairs but only as a last ditch effort or to fill only light pitting that the welder didn't need to fix.
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Re: How to fix pitting on your logs.
Giving second thoughts to the putting a screw with 5200 on it the 2 holes. That will get us through the rest of the toon season.
Also found a copper plug was in use on the top of the most corroded log.
Also found a copper plug was in use on the top of the most corroded log.
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Re: How to fix pitting on your logs.
Copper and aluminum are a bad combo. If you have actual holes they need to be welded. I would consider using the 5200 on the pitting but not an actual hole.emerald_coast_tooner wrote:Giving second thoughts to the putting a screw with 5200 on it the 2 holes. That will get us through the rest of the toon season.
Also found a copper plug was in use on the top of the most corroded log.
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Re: How to fix pitting on your logs.
Definitely getting all holes welded this winter. Also, that plug is probably brass. Still not good.Ron Burgundy wrote:Copper and aluminum are a bad combo. If you have actual holes they need to be welded. I would consider using the 5200 on the pitting but not an actual hole.emerald_coast_tooner wrote:Giving second thoughts to the putting a screw with 5200 on it the 2 holes. That will get us through the rest of the toon season.
Also found a copper plug was in use on the top of the most corroded log.
I've got a portable sand blaster unit. When I prep this winter that's getting used to clean out the pits and holes. What media should I use?
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