I have a 21 ft pontoon boat. I can hear water in the port side rear chamber.Doesent leak badly enough to effect flotation but i trailer the thing. how do i locate the leak?
Should be a threaded fitting for each chamber, you will need to pressurise the toon (not too much, 5 - 10PSI should be plenty). Listen for the leak or spray soapy water around the welds.
Common problem, look ans search on this forum:<br /><br /> http://www.harrispublishing.com/fusetalk/forum/categories.cfm?catid=24 <br /><br />Depending on the brand (Mine is a Tracker Fishin Barge) the plugs will be in various places. Mine are on the top of the toons. I went to the hardware store and bought a 1/2 in plastic plug with a 3/8 in hose barb coming off at a 90 degree angle. Attach a piece of clear vinyl hose to the barb and cut a tire valve stem down to size so it can be forced into the end of the hose for a snug fit.<br /><br />The General rule on the other thread is do not exceed 5 psi. You wont need to anyway, just a few seconds of hitting it with the air and you will probably hear the leak before you see it. Soapy water in a spray bottle will confirm the location.<br /><br />Tracker toons are supposed to be lifetime warrantied but I cant find anyone that wants to discuss it at tracker.<br /><br />Both of my toons have leaks at the rear where the deck supports are welded to the pontoon.<br /><br />They must flex while we are pulling the kids because after a week at the lake I can get about 55 gallons of water out of them.<br /><br />Good Luck,<br /><br />Jay
