Recent content by jschen

Thanks for the info. I think I'm going to stick a rubber plug in as far as I can cut it flush and then use 5200 and aluminum patch it with the 3 existing screws/nuts. I saw aluminum brazing rods, doesn't look too terrible but I only have propane torches and don't want to invest in a MAPP torch...

What type of goop are you talking about?

FYI this is what I took out. I'm thinking they had the tub sealed in and that's the grey goopy stuff in a ring around the hole. Since the tub had that stopper and above water level it wasn't letting water in. Now that I've removed all that stuff water will come through the clamshell and...

That's what I thought and now I'm glad I checked the boat. Why would they put that there if it's letting in water? It must be okay or they would have sunk the boat by now? I could probably remove the clamshell and patch the hole. Any recommendations on how to patch something like that?

Working on this Lund and someone installed a livewell near the middle of the boat. Curious to know how/where it drained I took it out and found a hole in the boat that drains out the bottom. It has a scoop (not sure the correct term) and I was wondering if I need to worry about this bringing...

Hello, New boat owner - bought a used 1977 Lund Mr. Pike. Haven't had a chance to bring it on the water yet it's still snowing where I'm located. Anyways I was doing a look over and tried to disconnect the hose from the aerator pump to the livewell and ended up breaking the out port of the...