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Manitou Xplode - Center tube access port
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 3:32 pm
by GaCarolinaTn
My 2012 Xplode has a round white access panel just forward of the engine in the center tube.
Does anyone know why this is part of the design? What purpose does it serve?
Thanks!
Re: Manitou Xplode - Center tube access port
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 4:28 pm
by Mrtoler
Access to the motor mounting bolts....maybe
Re: Manitou Xplode - Center tube access port
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 6:12 pm
by BoatCop
The Crest Tri-toons have a fuel cell in the center log. Except in our model the tank is accessible through a panel in the floor of the deck.
Re: Manitou Xplode - Center tube access port
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 7:54 pm
by Bamaman
You'll usually find the fuel line junctions under that plate. Wiring/conduit also may be going through that area.
Re: Manitou Xplode - Center tube access port
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 9:17 pm
by PlaynDoc
It's to hide your marijuana, as you're travelling from jamacia to miami!
Re: Manitou Xplode - Center tube access port
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 10:43 pm
by Bryden24shp
Mrtoler is exactly right!, When we designed the new transom in 2009, we encapsulated the transom and needed an access hole to get to the nuts behind the transom for the motor mounting bolts.
Good Job!
Re: Manitou Xplode - Center tube access port
Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 10:38 am
by GaCarolinaTn
Thanks guys!
Re: Manitou Xplode - Center tube access port
Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 11:20 am
by Mrtoler
Yesssss!!!!! I can't believe it I finally got one right....waaaahooo

Re: Manitou Xplode - Center tube access port
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 2:07 pm
by Bryden24shp
Here is a picture of the prototype transom, that we built. Should be the same as yours. Took me awhile to find it, since I have split paths between Manitou and Premier.
Re: Manitou Xplode - Center tube access port
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 4:55 pm
by slingshot
Bryden24shp wrote:Mrtoler is exactly right!, When we designed the new transom in 2009, we encapsulated the transom and needed an access hole to get to the nuts behind the transom for the motor mounting bolts.
Good Job!
OK.....Right.....but we can still use it to hide our marijuana, right?
Re: Manitou Xplode - Center tube access port
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 5:38 pm
by Bryden24shp
[quote="slingshotOK.....Right.....but we can still use it to hide are marijuana, right?[/quote]
There enough room in there for that, your bong, a 12 pack of one hitters and a 30 pack of Bud Light, on ice!
When's the party? Woo Hoo!!!