tried the boat today

[1/4 stick]

and a yup, it's got a leak. Got to figure out where it is and hopefully patch it some how. Was an interesting experience today. Got it out there with my bro-in-law who lets me get in first. I step over one seat and get part way over the next when he decides to go ahead and cast of. I think it already had some water in it which is why as my weight was going to one side, that water went to that side to so the boat just kept going. Plus I think as I was falling ole bro in law (a navy veteran mind you who apparently has not learned to let first passengers get seated in a small boat before you cast off and board yourself ), was in the process of casting off and boarding. The boat rolled to the left, I landed on my back, some where between in the boat and out.

Got myself up on my seat, he was on his and I say, "It's leakin" He says he's not sure if it's a leak or just came in the boat from my fall. I say's "Nope if it came in from my falling, the water wouldn't still be rising." Paddled the boat around and got back on shore.

We did some fishing from the shore, but there was only about 30 yards of shore clear enough to fish from without getting on someone else's property. Of course we didn't catch anything after that racket and splashing we made with the boat. I did fish those lures I made and they swim true except for the one with the deep diving bill. It worked fine if you fished it very slow and steady, but if you retrieve it just a hair too fast and it turns sideways and runs top water splattering water, which could look like a wounded fish I guess, but not what is intended. But the others run great.

Kinda mad cause it's a nice sized pond that aint really been fished in awhile. Lilly pads cover 90% of it now and there used to be good structures as in trees and logs. I just know if we coulda got that boat in those pads and threw some worms or jigs or even ran some spro frogs, we have got some nice fish.

[keithdog]

Well, hopefully, you can locate the exact leak and fix it. It sounds like a pond that has real potential. Especially if your not falling into the water. haha Good to hear most of your baits ran true. Maybe you can tweak the one that don't, or perhaps use it for certain situations where it's running character can be utilized.

[bamabassman]

"it's rubber in a can!!" for real, try that spray rubber stuff.

[BassinBandit]

Originally Posted by bamabassman

"it's rubber in a can!!" for real, try that spray rubber stuff.

I have read a few articles on that stuff and they say it is not as advertised. But I have never used it myself.

[1/4 stick]

Originally Posted by BassinBandit

I have read a few articles on that stuff and they say it is not as advertised. But I have never used it myself.

Is anything really ever as advertised? lol

[bamabassman]

I HAVE 1 CAN....haven't used it either, lol. gotta find something with a leak in it......lol.

[1/4 stick]

Originally Posted by bamabassman

I HAVE 1 CAN....haven't used it either, lol. gotta find something with a leak in it......lol.

I'm gonna leave this alone.


On another note. I think I've figured out that it's coming from the bolts holding the wood onto the transom. They be rusted bad, I should have considered that before my dumb self decided to put it in the water. and there's a couple holes back there in the aluminum about the size a ice pick would make. Looks like they were chipped out. I got no idea hoe that could have been done unless it came from pebbles being thrown up on it while being transported. Don't think it's going to be anything too hard to fix.

[keithdog]

I found a small hole several years agoin the transom corner of my jon and plugged it with JB Weld. Havn't had a leak since.

[1/4 stick]

I may try that on the holes Keith. Gonna replace the woos, bolts, and nuts and see if I can find some marine silicone to seal around the bolts. Any better suggestion sure would be appreciated. Money is an issue, I aint got much of it. lmao

[MississippiBoy]

You gotta be careful when you start dealing with woos. It's really tricky stuff......

[keithdog]

Originally Posted by MississippiBoy

You gotta be careful when you start dealing with woos. It's really tricky stuff......

I tried to fix a woo once. About half way through it was more of an aha! And by the time I finished, I had a complete YEAHHH!

[nobass]

If u can't fix the woos try to replace with giddy ups

[lilmule]

Just rig up a sky hook,no giddy up to it ,pitch woo later
Silicone the bolts n nuts any bathroom type is certified for wet areas-cheap over marine,its a mind over matter thing if you dont mind it dont matter.Try filling it with some water to see if and where then treat accordingly.wood can be treated with a chemical to make it into a semi fiberglass board,resists rot 4 -5 bucks for the elmers at any building supply store,like 4 oz but it aint a cabin cruiser 4 0z goes a long ways.More well known and more expensive would be rot doctor more or less same stuff.
Some might cringe surplus house paint greens browns etc make nice filler and a neat funky redneck camo job,also seals small cracks etc.Apply liberally,toss mop away afterward.Dont laugh ive painted many a tin roof with one.And they didnt leak afterward.

[bamabassman]

but....whadda ya do with the DO-HICKIES AND WATCHMACALLITS?? i mean when i tried to fenagle it with the thingy...it went KA-BLOOEY !!!

[1/4 stick]

Make one typo on here......



Just ONE typo out of the millions of others I've made....



And everybody's a joker.



LOL hahahaha HEHEHEHAHAHAHA

[Bassin' Gal]

Now, now children! Y'all stop being mean to poor lil Stick! I dare say we have all made more than one typo. I sure don't want to be harassed for mine!!!

[1/4 stick]

Originally Posted by Bassin' Gal

Now, now children! Y'all stop being mean to poor lil Stick! I dare say we have all made more than one typo. I sure don't want to be harassed for mine!!!

Pervs... they're all pervs... They can't help themselves with woors like woos. lol

[bamabassman]

hey....now EVERYONE knows that i make typos.....and do i whine about it stickboy? no....i laugh it off just like oyu did (love the cartoons by the way, the batman was my childhood hero). so suck it up lil britches.


BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

[1/4 stick]

Originally Posted by bamabassman

hey....now EVERYONE knows that i make typos.....and do i whine about it stickboy? no....i laugh it off just like oyu did (love the cartoons by the way, the batman was my childhood hero). so suck it up lil britches.


BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Batman is THE man!! bwahahahahehehe

[bamabassman]

donald...BATMAN was my FIRST superhero AS A CHILD. I LOVE THE MOVIES and have most of them. yes, i would tie a towel around my neck and BE the BATMAN.

[1/4 stick]

I still do.

[bamabassman]

but i am batman...oyu can be robin. hahahahhaa!!!

[lilmule]

Yikes mine was the green lantern lol.
Stick you have a boat now just make it useable to suit,test seal,use

[1/4 stick]

Originally Posted by bamabassman

but i am batman...oyu can be robin. hahahahhaa!!!

I'll be robin you of being batman be the only robin I be doin.

[joedog]

Originally Posted by 1/4 stick

I still do.

Where MINE fishing.

Actually I'm Batman for dusk fishing and wear my Robin outfit for early morning fishing.