Leaky Compartment Lids

[Andrew Zuber]

Has anyone with a ProTeam or a TV-18 tried anything to waterproof their compartment lids?

(other than buying a new boat?)



az

 

[Larry Harp]

I wish!! All of mine leak except for the one right in the middle. A couple of weeks ago my Sospenders were activated while in one of the bins...I had to cover on too.



Harpo

 

[Bruce Yeaton]

Andy, I've thought about this and think it can be done. Really all we have to do is mimic the fiberglass boats, but I'm quite unsure how much work is involved.

 

[Andrew Zuber]

Yep...me too...

Been thinking of some sort of channel to run under the compartment lid...and water coming through hinge or sealing area would be directed by the channel to? Here's where I stall...I guess I'm assuming the water is going to get in, and I just want to direct it away from the contents in the compartments...but how and to where?

I don't know if keeping it out in the first place is feasible without major work/lid replacements/etc...



What do you think?

az

 

[Tony Payne]

this might be redundant, as I dont know jack about the specific boat...



1. You want water to move thru the channels to a drain... perhaps all you need to do is drill a couple of small holes in the channels and then route (use aquarium tubing) the water from there into the bilge area.



2. Seal the lids better - add an "o ring" to the top ridge to help keep the water out.



Both of these ideas assume there is a channel with something "raised" on it... hell, if there isnt already something raised, perhaps adding the "o -ring" would be all that is required... something of a barrier.

 

[Andrew Zuber]

Sim-

The only barrier now is the carpet...

I think more water comes in through the hinge than the rest of the seal...

Without major re-engineering, I think your solution 1. would be best...just thinking about all the crap that could then clog the little holes or tubing...



az

 

[Barry Loos]

It always rains here and I was so tired of everything wet in my PT 175. I started putting my gear in large, various sized, plastic containers (tupperware type) and then put the containers in the various storage compartments. It is a bit of a hassle but not as much drying stuff out after a day of rainy bassin.



Da Bear

 

[Andrew Zuber]

bear-

Gave into the problem, huh?

LOL

I might be trying that too!



az

 

[Bruce Yeaton]

Andy - Take a look at the Avalanche pictures on trackerboats.com. Look close at the livewell picture, that's what we need!

 

[Andrew Zuber]

Bruce-

Yep...that would do it...

My compartments in the back with the plastic 'tubs' stay dry...same concept - the tub lip fits up under the compartment lid...

But...those are nice small, square compartments...It would be tough to fit a 'liner' for the rod lockers!!!

Maybe I just need to stop carrying sooo much 'stuff' in my boat!!!



az