I'm guessing the round hatch is a inspection plate. I don't know what the bolt on the front of the toons are for. That is what I'm asking about. The gaskets are sun dried and cracked. I'm about ready to put this thing in the water and I want to be safe and I worry about taking on water,. The...
Don't know who to ask or what to ask... So here goes. I am re-decking/ rebuilding my old 1970 Monark 17 ft pontoon boat. When I pulled the carpet off the end of the toon I found a round "hatch"that is screwed down with about 8-10 screws. I have no idea what it's for unless it's to get water out...
I recently aquired an old 17' MonArk from my father in law's estate. The last time this boat was in the water was 1993. It has an old Mercury Thunderbolt 650 65 HP motor that he "Let the smoke out of it" back in 94'. It's either a 69 or 74 year model on motor. Can't really see the the motor tag...
