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Old October 2nd, 2003, 05:23 PM
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Default leaking front chamber on 18' pontoon

I am also new to boating (2yrs). I've had this tracker marine 18' party barge for 2 yrs and this year the front chmbers on the toons started taking on water (lots). when pulled out of the water it was seeping all along the weld joint. I drilled 1/8th holes on both sides to drain (it took forever) Question?? do I reweld and hope i get all the holes or fiberglass thewhole area. all help apprecited
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Old October 2nd, 2003, 07:44 PM
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Default Re: leaking front chamber on 18' pontoon

Re-welding is the only way your going to fix it right. Take it from one who knows!! Been there, done that!
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Old October 2nd, 2003, 09:05 PM
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Default Re: leaking front chamber on 18' pontoon

my friend has a 21ft tracker, with same problem.he had 1inch holes cut & welded drains at the base of both rear tubes to drain water. he has had both sides front & rear welded so many times that to weld again 1/4 in plates will have to be used for re-enforcement.-must be thin alum that they use for their pontoons.
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