BeachCat leak...

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planglais

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Also posted in Pontoons...I have a 1999 BeachCat that is taking water through the drain plugs..I pulled it out of water, teflon taped the threads on the plugs and re-installed, I am still getting water in the rear compartments of the hulls...any ideas? thanks..Paul
 
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BeachCat leak...

I have a 1999 BeachCat that is taking water through the drain plugs..I pulled it out of water, teflon taped the threads on the plugs and re-installed, I am still getting water in the rear compartments of the hulls...any ideas?..Thanks...Paul.
 
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Re: BeachCat leak...

Since it appears as if the plugs are not leaking, you should take it to a professional to test and repair the toons.
 
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Re: BeachCat leak...

they're fiberglass hulls and sealed..i inspected the hulls out of the water...the leak is isolated to the plugs. These plugs do not have gaskets.
 
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Re: BeachCat leak...

What about leaks around the flanged fitting the plugs screw into?
Or even via the screws that hold the flanged fitting to the hull?
Or a missing o-ring in your deck/access plate that is letting water in from above when it rains, etc.
 
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Re: BeachCat leak...

its definately not coming from the deck access plate..its been sitting in the water (no rain) and its filling up slowly (about 2 cups per day)....i dont recall whether or not there was a flanged fitting for the bolt when i trailered it out of the water for the teflon tape...i put it right back in water since i live on a lake...I called beachcat but no one answers the phone. I suppose I'll have to pull it out again and if there is a flanged fitting maybe i could put some silicone around it.
 
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Re: BeachCat leak...

planglais said:
its definately not coming from the deck access plate..its been sitting in the water (no rain) and its filling up slowly (about 2 cups per day)....i dont recall whether or not there was a flanged fitting for the bolt when i trailered it out of the water for the teflon tape...i put it right back in water since i live on a lake...I called beachcat but no one answers the phone. I suppose I'll have to pull it out again and if there is a flanged fitting maybe i could put some silicone around it.
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No silicone! Silicone does not belong on a boat. Make a gasket out of cork or rubber, remove the plug, smooth out the area around the drain hole and re-install with teflon and the gasket. Failing this, get some 3M 4200 or5200 sealant.
 
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What Jeep-Man said.
Do it right i.e. dont be gooping it onto the outside of the flange and over the screws.
You will be chasing the leak again in a few weeks.
 
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planglais

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Re: BeachCat leak...

Ok thank you...I guess I've fixed way to many landside leaks with silicone LOL...I will use a gasket.
 
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Hopefully Ladyfish isn't reading this thread. She'll get us!:eek:
 
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Actually, I prefer the real thing. But, I'm only human.
 
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