pulled hull drains today....

[grezzmky]

I am glad I used the polystyrene and put drains in my hull! I pulled the drains today and after only riding one season about 2 cups of water came out of the left side and about a 1/4 cup from the exhaust side. I 5200ed EVERYTHING and it still happened. I do have to say that it was samped twice last year and sat outside for awhile and had a couple inches of water in the bilge for a couple days (still dont really know hay that happened).

 

[Matt_E]

I finally installed versi plugs instead of my regular drainplugs.

 

[grezzmky]

I just have little 1/4" brass plugs. I drilled a hole in the hull, brushed some epoxy on the glass and then tapped the epoxy.

 

[Matt_E]

I got way more water than I'd care to admit after every ride.

 

[Proformance1]

Mine was the same, really glad i installed the drains and the styrofoam. Now I'm thinking of installing the versa plugs, if I see much water intrusion.

 

[Matt_E]

I must have some massive cracks in the tray. The bottom deck is tight, so are the cooling lines and inserts.

 

[sjetrider]

It seems near impossible to completely seal that area. But 2 & 1/4 cups of water is NOTHING in a season. there is generally more than that in the bildge area at most times when riding. That ia a battle not worth fighting IMO.
I used Plexus on everey through line, exhaust and rideplate / pump bolts when I assembled my REV and still had water come out one of the ride plate bolts the first time I took the plate off. Not sure what the answer is so no sense it battling it. I know the ski weight the same 2 mos. after assembly as it did when assembled whithin a couple pounds so it really didnt matter. at least I know it will float for a minute.

 

[Proformance1]

You bring up a good point about the bolts. I think some Loctite 572 may be in order for my ride plate, pump, and intake grate bolts. That should hep seal them right up.

 

[SXIPro]

You bring up a good point about the bolts. I think some Loctite 572 may be in order for my ride plate, pump, and intake grate bolts. That should hep seal them right up.

I run 100% silicone on my rideplate and grate bolts.

 

[XJCrawler]

Where are you guys buying the styrofoam from?

 

[Matt_E]

Got mine at Home Depot.

 

[XJCrawler]

Thanks, that was what I was planning on using I just wanted to make sure it was the right stuff to use

 

[stanton]

I run 100% silicone on my rideplate and grate bolts.

unless you used the wrong bolts and blew out the inserts theres no reason to do that. the threads on the insert dont go all the way to the foam.

 

[Mark44]

Its been 6-7 years on mine so when is everyone going to pay for the innovation?

Mark44

 

[kraqus]

I finally installed versi plugs instead of my regular drainplugs.

Pictures?

Benny