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  1. Crappie Jalopy

    Drainage of the pontoon

    I had equal amounts of water in my (2) pontoons, (50) gal. x (8) lbs.=(400) lbs. The drain hole plugs were actually self-drilling screws, with neoprene washers. I changed them to an actual drain plug. This water in my pontoons was also causing another problem, I think. My 1500 4wd Dodge Ram...
  2. Crappie Jalopy

    New (old) hard top pontoon owner

    Good Morning! The ideas for customizing a boat for each owner's needs are endless and are constantly evolving. In southern Arizona where I fish the sun is a problem. Skin exposure, equipment exposure or 100 + Deg. heat, it never gives up! The conventional Bimini Top with a canvas roof...
  3. Crappie Jalopy

    New (old) hard top pontoon owner

    Fantastic report! There are so many of us restoration/customize nuts out there. Lots of folks out there are probably scratching their heads and saying, "all that work" for a used boat? Yes, that's right, "all that work", completed is a great feeling as we start to enjoy our "Dream Fishing Boat"...
  4. Crappie Jalopy

    First pontoon boat

    Congratulations on owning an Ercoa! You will love it! I couldn't find a manual either. I found bits and pieces of info on the Ercoa. Is yours a Tri- Hexatoon? Like me, you're going to have to see if all your stuff works on the boat and go from there. The only real difference of an Ercoa to any...
  5. Crappie Jalopy

    First pontoon boat

    I own an ERCOA '95, 22' (Flagship). It is a Tri-Hexatoon. There is no better performing pontoon available! The pontoons are not round, they are called Hexatoons. There's no plowing through the water or bouncing up and down splashing water on board! The Hexatoon cuts through the water like a...
  6. Crappie Jalopy

    Ercoa Pontoon 1987 Manual

    I just purchased a Tri-Hexatoon 1998 23' Flagship. Those Hexatoons cut through the water like a knife! Great performance! I don't have a manual. It says "Flagship" on the rear side panel. I did a lot of looking for info on the internet for the "Eroca" hexatoon pontoon boat. I saw some sites...
  7. Crappie Jalopy

    3.0 Mercrusier shorted out ground wire

    I learn the hard way sometimes. Once again THANK YOU to all for the great information! I was a sad guy yesterday, thinking that I had damaged my engine. I'm a smarter and happier boat owner this morning!
  8. Crappie Jalopy

    3.0 Mercrusier shorted out ground wire

    It was the positive cable that I removed from my accessory battery that touched the ground cable from that battery that I had already removed.
  9. Crappie Jalopy

    3.0 Mercrusier shorted out ground wire

    I'm learning good stuff! I don't keep the boat moored in water. I never heard of or do I see a Mercathode anywhere around the engine.
  10. Crappie Jalopy

    3.0 Mercrusier shorted out ground wire

    Thanks for responding. Are you saying that it is a bonding wire that melted? I know nothing about what a bonding wire does. As of now, that's the only thing I see that melted. I visually saw the wire melt, red hot, there was a lot of smoke. The wire melted in the middle of the wire. I can see...
  11. Crappie Jalopy

    3.0 Mercrusier shorted out ground wire

    I was replacing my (2) batteries and accidently shorted out, melted, the ground wire from the engine block to the rear wall of my engine compartment. It's in a real tight area to replace the wire. Can I install a new ground wire from my engine block in an area that's easier to reach?
  12. Crappie Jalopy

    Pontoon Hardtop

    I like your (2) halves for the roof. You're correct on the air gap for insulation value. Our sun in the summer is brutal. (1") of closed cell will stop the radiation of heat and it doesn't weigh much. I will definitely will be running (12V) electrical wire in the roof area. I used to hunt Huns...
  13. Crappie Jalopy

    Pontoon Hardtop

    That's what I'm striving for. Thank you for that. Joining this site has been so worth it!
  14. Crappie Jalopy

    Pontoon Hardtop

    Viet Nam 70-71 Thailand 72 OV-10 was kick ass in Nam. Great plane. There were T-38 trainers in Nam. We respected all of the pilots. They were all hero's to us. Flight line maintenance was an incredible system. I've always missed that camaraderie and the fantastic team work.
  15. Crappie Jalopy

    Pontoon Hardtop

    I was a crew chief. Did (4) years. You can tell by the planes how long ago that was.
  16. Crappie Jalopy

    Pontoon Hardtop

    Thank you for your service......Sir! I'm a flight line crew chief, F-100, F-105 & F-111 How about that. Can't wait to hear what you flew.
  17. Crappie Jalopy

    Pontoon Hardtop

    Is that an Air Force "Star" I see on the side of the boat?
  18. Crappie Jalopy

    Pontoon Hardtop

    Thanks for the information. It's been a big help. Re-drawing my plans :) Looking forward to posting the pictures of my top.
  19. Crappie Jalopy

    Pontoon Hardtop

    I figured your top is 8'x16' +/-
  20. Crappie Jalopy

    Pontoon Hardtop

    How long is your deck? What is the size of the top? Thanks!
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