Need advice on repair of pontoon

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georgiaturtles

Post subject: Need advice on repair of pontoon

Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:42 pm

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I have a 1987 H-16 that I sail fairly hard. I am beginning to have problem with the left pontoon. The posts (front and back) appear to be pushimg down through the bottom of the hull. A crack has appeared (approx 6" long) where I assume the base of the post fits into the bottom of the pontoon. The top of the pontoon appears to be deflected downward as well. The crack associated with the forward post has started to leak. Is this a common problem with H-16s, and is there a standard fix? Thanks in advance for any help.

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sunvista

Post subject: Re: Need advice on repair of pontoon

Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:06 am

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Joined: Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:18 am
Posts: 778
Location: Virginia Beach VA

Sounds like the beginning of structural failure of the deck and pylons. Any attempt to repair may not be permanent or safe.

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bphendri12

Post subject: Re: Need advice on repair of pontoon

Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2009 9:30 pm

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Joined: Thu Nov 18, 2004 1:36 pm
Posts: 302
Location: San Diego, CA

Grrrrrrrrr.. It's a HULL, not a PONTOON.....

:evil:

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MBounds

Post subject: Re: Need advice on repair of pontoon

Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:11 am

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Joined: Mon Jul 14, 2003 7:11 pm
Posts: 5198
Location: Detroit, MI

Check out the "Pylon Shoe Repairs" article in the Sept/Oct 2009 HOTLINE magazine.

http://www.hobiecat.com/hobieclass

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