Leak Testing Pontoons

[Pegleg44]

I have a 20' Fiesta pontoon boat that started taking on water. What is the best/any way to test for the leak/s? I've replaced the plugs but am wondering if I would damage them by pressure checking with air hose. Any body have experience with this problem?<br />thanks,

 

[DJ]

Re: Leak Testing Pontoons

George,<br /><br />You can test them with air, bur be careful on the pressure. I would say 10 psi or less. You have a lot of inner surface area for that air pressure to push against.<br /><br />Be careful.

 

[neumanns]

Re: Leak Testing Pontoons

also keep in mind they proabably have a relief valve on top of the tube so they do not build up pressure when they warm up, this may save you a step in pressure testing.

 

[Pegleg44]

Re: Leak Testing Pontoons

Thanks for info on testing. i was really wondering about how much pressure I could use.<br />Cheers