tomas_wallin

Did you check the kill switch wiring?

baddogz28

Removed and reinstalled the kill switch lanyards, to no avail... Is there another kill switch I should look for?

PS:

Hmmm... Was not able to do anything but pull the back seat out and check the fuel tank service port today before work.

There was a few inches of water above the tank... The electrical wiring that I could see (not sure exactly what it was) was covered in $hit and corroded badly.

I'm going to save the freaking out for later, until I find out exactly what the condition of everything down there is tomorrow after siphoning the water out.

Certainly not thrilled to see the water there though.

tomas_wallin

Must be new water since it's been stored inside for a rather long time huh?!

baddogz28

I guess so... Maybe the drain going to the bilge is plugged up?

Here's what it looks like:



Going to siphon the water out now.

mikeb4

Check with Pepe and Jo at the factory .... waters not running off of the top of the tank into the bilge for some reason. You may be able to see a drain hole(s) plugged up on the stringers around the rear of the tank. The water looks old however ... hard to beleive it would stay on the tank like a swimming pool when running or coming up on plane with the boat tipped up or even over in a turn.

Stormrider

damn, is that whole section of the boat(bulkhead to bulkead) flooded w/ water???

baddogz28

That's a good question, one that I don't know how to answer.

I sincerely hope not.

tomcei

I believe there is a tube that runs from the bow to the engine bulkhead. It has holes along the way for drainage in each compartment.
That tank takes up alot of room so it might not be that much in volume but no doubt a concern. I know the foam around the tank can get a little nasty over the years.
Obviously Jo is your best bet.
If the drain line is clogged and under the tank you might be able to open up a drain hole next to the orginial in the bilge , then gell over the fresh cut to seal it up.

JO - PANTERABOATS

If you call the factory @ 786 3317100 I can help you w/ any questions that you have.

Later,
pp.

baddogz28

Turns out the water over the tank must have been leaking into the tank...

Siphoned 6 GALLONS (!) out of the tank yesterday, flushed the lines and then she ran like a charm. Had it out all day on Lake Elizabeth in Twin Lakes, WI. Not a big lake, but fun nonetheless!

You guys should have seen the stares. It was like we were in a Lamborghini.


The lake was pretty empty and flat, saw 69 with 8 people in the boat. LOL.

Now the next project is getting a new gasket for the fuel tank sending unit and sealing her up good.

What would you guys recommend for cleaning the clogged drain? My old man suggested 10 to 1 ratio of water to draino.