why do Fountain hulls leak ?
10-15-2011, 08:09 PM
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Have to admit it is entertaining watching these P.o.s. boat owners or non-boat owners trying to cut up fountains.
Wouldn't trade mine for any other brand offshore boat! (Only a larger Fountain - a 42/700s would be great
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10-18-2011, 04:52 PM
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Depending on tha boat..
For the longest time, I never realized that when you're underway and the blowers are NOT on, the low pressure area creates a suction like effect and water travels backwards through the blower hoses and drops in the bilge.
Water also enters through the rear blower exhaust holes in the deck when the boat dips in larger waves.
Nothing is perfect. Address it where and when you can. Live with the rest.
Yes, the rubrail was an issue on my boat and it made a huge difference when Westcoast pushed some silicon in there.
It's not just Fountain and it's not even just boats.. Imagine buying a 42k Duramax truck that needs fuel injectors about every 60 - 80k. And that job costs around 5k presently at a dealer near you.
Of course, some of the injector issues are fuel related but still........
Water also enters through the rear blower exhaust holes in the deck when the boat dips in larger waves.
Nothing is perfect. Address it where and when you can. Live with the rest.
Yes, the rubrail was an issue on my boat and it made a huge difference when Westcoast pushed some silicon in there.
It's not just Fountain and it's not even just boats.. Imagine buying a 42k Duramax truck that needs fuel injectors about every 60 - 80k. And that job costs around 5k presently at a dealer near you.
Of course, some of the injector issues are fuel related but still........
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10-22-2011, 01:29 PM
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I followed the directions about removing rub rain and using 5200 on the joint. I was skeptical that it would work, I didn't see large holes just some extra screw holes. filled them with 5200 now it's so dry I can't believe it
Thanks for the tip and if you have water in the back try it
Thanks for the tip and if you have water in the back try it
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