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23.05.2021 15:48:01
Neil, Do you plan on removing the old weld stuff and then using Muggyweld? I ask cause I may need to use the product and would like to know how it worked. Also would the oxy gas burn hotter? Nuttinbitin here
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Neil, Do you plan on removing the old weld stuff and then using Muggyweld? I ask cause I may need to use the product and would like to know how it worked. Also would the oxy gas burn hotter? Nuttinbitin here
Thanks for the site glastron50gl, I am awaiting a reply from them about success on pontoon boats. I tried using Alumiweld bought from Harbor Freight, I had success on the one hole but the second was a bit more difficult. Everytime I had it closed up another hole or two would pop up. The main problem seemed to be not enough heat because it was too large an area. So as I reheated it reopened up. For now I sealed that hole with an aluminum based epoxy, it held 3lbs of air with no problem. Also the one hole was at the 9 o'clock position and the difficult hole was at the 7o'clock position. I will keep all informed as to what works best. Thanks Neil74 [links]
Alumiweld is a low heat welding rod,www.alumiweld.com . The problem I see with JBweld is that to use any epoxy, I would have to open the hole to allow a countersunk area. I believe that will cause cracks around the hole,possibly making it more prone to splitting. Also the holes are right over the bunks, so afraid bunks will be snagging on a patched hole. [links]
When I weld on toons I have to pull the plugs or drill a hole. here
Here is another interesting product. This one has flux in it. Check out the video's. And please post back what you decide to do. Nutinbitin
My Buddy has a Suntracker pontoon. He can hear some water sloshing in the pontoons. He doesn't think the pontoons have a drain plug (the boat is in storage, so I couldn't look at it). here
How hard is it to add a drain plug to the pontoon. [links]
My question is: Do all Pontoons typically have a drain plug? If not, water is the leaking in through a weld. Is this common? [links]
He is going to be putting the boat in a slip, and is concerned about water leaking into the pontoons. here
He is going to be putting the boat in a slip, and is concerned about water leaking into the pontoons.
If you've found that you need to get the water out of your logs, you simply need to drain it out. To remove water, there are a couple of different methods that you can use. Now keep in mind that it will be the same for all pontoon boats and if there is a leak, you will need to do some kind of welding to repair it. And remember, never let anybody ride damaged pontoon boats on the water.
As pontoon technology has evolved, it seems almost impossible for water to leak into the tube. The only way water would be able to get into the logs or tubes of newer pontoon boats would be due to damage. Other than this particular situation, there really is no need for any kind of drain to get the water out. more
For this method, you will need to remove the boat completely outside of the lake/water and onto a trailer. Lean the boat to the rear and check that the liquid has pooled up in to backend of the tube. Drill a tiny hole (if you do not have any drain plugs) for everything to leak out. Once done, you will need to repair it by welding over the area that was leaking, as well as welding over the small holes you drilled. Once this seal has been made, you should be good to go.
If you are interested in pontoon boats, you have more than likely wondered to yourself, ‘do pontoon boats have drain plugs?’. What makes this question even more interesting is that depending upon who you ask, you may get a different answer.
Essentially, this updated design has made the tubes of the boat waterproof and airtight. So if damage does occur to your pontoon boat, water will not get inside the aluminum tubes and there will be no need for any kind of draining or to use a bilge pump. On a side note, this you'll also find that fixing any damage to your boat’s aluminum pontoons will be much easier to do.
Use a half-inch copper fitting brush to clean the threads in the drain hole. If you find that the threads have gone bad, then it's advised to use a half-inch pipe tap in order to chase them. [links]
Almost all "pontoon" boats made for recreational use in the US are made out of 6061T-6 Aluminum in .063" (approximately 15 gauge). The two exceptions to this are Bentley Pontoons, which are made with .080 extruded, and the Trimarans (3-tube) made by Bennington, which are a full 1/4" (.125) thick H-34 aluminum. H-34 and T-6 are similar in that they're both heat-treated and both anodized, but the base material for H-34 is slightly softer (hence the thicker material).
Now that your familiarization is over, let's go back to the basics: MIG and TIG (GMAW/GTAW) both have significant advantages and disadvantages over one another. GTAW produces what is generally considered to be a "prettier" bead profile, while pulsed GMAW is much, much, MUCH faster. TIG beads on aluminum are often described as "stacked nickels" or "stacked dimes" while MIG welds are often called "burned V's". Except in the cases of very-seasoned professionals, "good looking" beads in aluminum are much easier to achieve with MIG as opposed to TIG. another reason many mfr's use MIG over TIG. unskilled labor comes up to speed much faster. Also, welding thicker aluminum is easier/faster with GMAW than it is with GTAW. the "easier" part is subjective, since it's always easier to learn to weld ANYTHING on thicker metal than it is with thinner metal. here
Welcome , lots of smart people here and some cool things made here
PS: I am from South Carolina and it is 10:00am and only 85 degrees. In light of our recent weather ( 120 degree heat index) it feels like the first day of fall. here
What's that tell you? Yep. no SMAW welding on pontoon boats allowed! NEVERNEVERNEVER. (and please, take my word for it. or drive from wherever in SC you are over to Lake Wateree above Camden/below Lancaster and I'll show you. ). This also rules out SMAW welding on aluminum jon boats due to the thickness (cheapies like LOWE'S boats are .043 and even some of the better ones like G3 are only .063, although SeaArk makes a couple of their boats in .125 Aluminum). So, for most pontoon boats and most jon boats, stick with (okay, ixnay that. STAY WITH) MIG or TIG for aluminum boats.
Other maintenance work requires specialists, such as a mechanic for motor servicing. Average maintenance costs for a pontoon boat owner with a hands-on approach will range from $600 – $1,200 per year. If you need to store your boat in a marina then you can expect to pay between $1,500 – $2,500. more
Because of their design, pontoon boats handle pretty well in windy conditions and choppy or rough water. Two hulls allow the boat to be more stable and sit on top of the waves while a mono-hull vessel sits in the waves. … For this reason, it is highly unlikely that your pontoon will flip, tip, or capsize.
How Much Will a Boat Mechanic Cost Me? Labor fees for marine technician service can vary by region and season, but the basic charge will be similar to the rate charged for labor at an automobile dealership, between $70 and $120 per hour. [links]