89 Sylvan Supersportster

[Supersportster]

Re: 89 Sylvan Supersportster

Thanks!

Its my first boat, and I havent talked to many that know sylvan's. I did ZERO research before I bought it, and I am still happy I bought it. I do have a bunch of pictures I could show.

I Am planning on sticking the batteries up front, to hlep the weight balance and free up some room in the back. I will need some pointers before jumping into that project

 

[Supersportster]

Re: 89 Sylvan Supersportster

Hey all,

So I spent the afternoon investigating my transom/splashwell leak, and found a couple of interesting things.... on my sylvan boat, the splashwell is bent DOWN, and then screwed to the transom. Seems to me like a real dumb idea, but what do I know.

So question one for anyone with experience, should I just remove the screws, clean out the space between and put a good bead of 5200 in there, then replace the screws? or should I screw in a larger screw to try to get a tighter fit?

Second question, you can see in the first picture the area that is still damp, there was a triangle shape of foam there. IT is clearly holding mostiure as I have had the boat of the lake for a month, and it is eating up TONS of room. Do I really need that foam, or can I secure my batteries in that space, and just enjoy the extra room i get?

Thanks for any advice, I am learning as I go here...

Shane

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 89 Sylvan Supersportster

Well I was hoping someone might come along with better advice but since they didn't...... If it was me, I'd do as you propose with the 5200 and I'd ditch the foam.

 

[Supersportster]

Re: 89 Sylvan Supersportster

Thanks, its the best solution I can think of. I am jsut worried that those screws will back out first time on the lake, and I will have a leak again. I will see if i can get a little larger screw maybe..

I was also going to move my batteries all the way up from so I would have more room in the back, but now when I ditch that foam, they will tuck nicely under there, so I am happy about that!

Anyone else with experience with this set up of transom/splashwell any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Shane

 

[fire7882]

Re: 89 Sylvan Supersportster

I am jsut worried that those screws will back out first time on the lake, and I will have a leak again. I will see if i can get a little larger screw maybe.

Have the screws backed out before? I wouldn't bother with replacing them unless they are giving you troubles. Just clean everything up real good (acetone works well) and apply the 5200.

 

[Supersportster]

Re: 89 Sylvan Supersportster

well I am going on my third year with the boat, and I just finally pin pointed my leak ... I will just tighten them and keep an eye on them

 

[Supersportster]

Re: 89 Sylvan Supersportster

well bad news for me...

The majority of the screws dont tighten. they get snug, then pop out loose...

I ahve to ideas, jsut looking for opinions.

should i just screw in bigger screws, or should I do that plus drill new holes between the screws and screw in more screws??

thanks

Shane

 

[fire7882]

Re: 89 Sylvan Supersportster

Just go with the next size up screw. Getting them a little longer might help as well if these were short. Just make sure they don't go through the other side.

 

[Supersportster]

Re: 89 Sylvan Supersportster

It does look like I will be able to get then a little longer and get away with it..
I got one in my pocket, will be going to lowes after work today..