Dinghy Water Leak Finally Fixed

[brewster16]

I've had an annoying slow water leak for 2 seasons now. I tried patching areas that looked like the culprits to no avail. FINALLY, I was looking at the transom of the dinghy and realized the drain screws in! (I had never thought of it) And sure enough mine was not quite tight. I unscrewed the drain and there is a gasket in there was also flat and worn. Gasket replaced and I tightened the drain with pliers....Boom, leaky dinghy cured.

 

[JHornsby3]

Just taking all the fun out of your life. Put that leaky gasket back in and live life dangerously.

 

[brewster16]

No more wet ass!

 

[Jaybeaux]

It’s never the flux capacitor

 

[brewster16]

As a follow up....the seam of the dinghy has opened....dinghy is toast.

 

[Pirate Lady]

What brand? Age?

 

[brewster16]

What brand? Age?

Mercury 8'7 Airfloor, PVC, 7 years?

 

[Pirate Lady]

My last Zodiac pvc went 14 years of serious use and abuse. Seams can be glued professionally. I had mine repaired in Annapolis at a shop 4 times until the guy said its done.
Might be worth dropping it at a shop.