Podding a SeaSport 22

[DuroBoat]

Are you looking to sell the Volvo Penta 5.7 and outdrive?

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Gone long ago

 

[DuroBoat]

Merry Christmas to me! Got the boat back yesterday with the new pod.. I’ve ripped apart the interior to clean 20 years worth of old grime and some unexpected mould. We camp in the boat a lot and don’t want to breath anything nasty during long trips. Once I get it back together on the interior and add diesel heater, it’s off to S&G for the new yammy 300

 

[scott craven]

Pod looks great, looks like it could be original it matches the boat so well.

 

[Reel Gone]

That looks awesome! I have a 24' SS and have been thinking about podding it , engine runs so nice (under 80 hours on it) that it is making it a harder decision. I may send you a PM for some details if that's ok

 

[Stizzla]

That looks awesome! I have a 24' SS and have been thinking about podding it , engine runs so nice (under 80 hours on it) that it is making it a harder decision. I may send you a PM for some details if that's ok

80 hours on an inboard means it’s basically time to rebuild for the 3rd time or replace, so I say go for it! After all… it’s Christmas!!! Treat yo self

 

[DuroBoat]

That looks awesome! I have a 24' SS and have been thinking about podding it , engine runs so nice (under 80 hours on it) that it is making it a harder decision. I may send you a PM for some details if that's ok

Anytime buddy

 

[DuroBoat]

While the boat is apart and I have time over the holidays, I’ve pulled the sink and countertops out to get at the small water tank. An inspection of the hoses revealed brown slime inside them and a gross plugged filter at the pump for the sink faucet. Really gross - I’ve drank from this sink many times I’m thinking not many people check or replace potable waterlines despite being a perfect area for snot to grow over the years.

 

[wolf]

THE only bad I see is they needed to pre drill the holes for the outboard as its the same template for all motors . Now when they go to drill it there goes that nice powder coating.

 

[Rain City]

THE only bad I see is they needed to pre drill the holes for the outboard as its the same template for all motors . Now when they go to drill it there goes that nice powder coating.

Aren't a lot of guys wrapping them or epoxy painting (not sure if that's the actual term) them now for that reason?

 

[ab1752]

I think that predrilled holes are typically sleeved, so there is no need to mess with the powder coating.

 

[Aces]

While the boat is apart and I have time over the holidays, I’ve pulled the sink and countertops out to get at the small water tank. An inspection of the hoses revealed brown slime inside them and a gross plugged filter at the pump for the sink faucet. Really gross - I’ve drank from this sink many times I’m thinking not many people check or replace potable waterlines despite being a perfect area for snot to grow over the years.

Yeah but look how strong your immune system is

 

[DuroBoat]

Anyone know which battery is house (#2) and which is for my main engine (#1)? I should have labelled them before removal

 

[BigBird007]

Anyone know which battery is house (#2) and which is for my main engine (#1)? I should have labelled them before removal

Deep Cycle is your house 24DC

Marine is your starting battery 24M

 

[DuroBoat]

It’s been difficult to get anything done since I got the boat back podded, lots of snow and a mild case of COVID hampered progress but I did start putting the interior back together (while isolating at home with a mild fever I might add). I noticed the pod seems to have two drain holes in the supports that were drilled after powder coating.. these locations will be just under water and I’m worried this is a perfect place for oxidization to begin under the powdercoat. Is there any way to seal holes drilled through the coating? I’m sure this must be a common concern as most pods are still made of powder coated aluminum?

 

[Brando]

It’s been difficult to get anything done since I got the boat back podded, lots of snow and a mild case of COVID hampered progress but I did start putting the interior back together (while isolating at home with a mild fever I might add). I noticed the pod seems to have two drain holes in the supports that were drilled after powder coating.. these locations will be just under water and I’m worried this is a perfect place for oxidization to begin under the powdercoat. Is there any way to seal holes drilled through the coating? I’m sure this must be a common concern as most pods are still made of powder coated aluminum?

I have had good success using interprotect 2000 on aluminum you could try and scuff a small area around the hole with scotchbrite and paint the hole/area with a small brush it will buy you some time but once the coating is damaged/compromised it will eventually flake off in that area especially if it’s under water in a slip and water can sit in there.. bracing should have been welded out and sealed.

before you attempt anything express your concern to Jenkins and see what they come back with.

 

[SpringVelocity]

Merry Christmas to me! Got the boat back yesterday with the new pod.. I’ve ripped apart the interior to clean 20 years worth of old grime and some unexpected mould. We camp in the boat a lot and don’t want to breath anything nasty during long trips. Once I get it back together on the interior and add diesel heater, it’s off to S&G for the new yammy 300

Looks pretty nice.

 

[wolf]

these locations will be just under water and I’m worried this is a perfect place for oxidization to begin under the powdercoat.

It will and you need that water to drain thats why its there that should have totally been done along with the engine mount holes. The pattern for the engine mounts hasnt changes in many many years , to be honest bud no matter what in 5 years your gonna have alot of bubbling from the powder coating dont worry about like a new car over time your gonna get dings and scratches

 

[Bifmalibu]

Could that area be re power coated?

 

[Rayvon]

Could that area be re power coated?

Powdercoating is baked on,hard to do now.I'd probably try brushing some epoxy on the bare spots,should hold up for a while.

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

I wouldn't worry about it! Like Wolf said it only a matter of time before you scratch it anyway.