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1990 Bass Tracker TX17 won’t drain water. Help
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<blockquote data-quote="kofkorn" data-source="post: 474340" data-attributes="member: 7076"><p>Mine wasn't quite as bad as that, but it wasn't great either. When they put the foam into the floors and compartments on these, they don't do anything to ensure drainage to the back of the boat. There are two channels that run the length of the hull that can potentially provide drainage. However, the expanding foam that Tracker used blocks these:</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]105724[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I opened up the channels in mine when I pulled the floor and rear compartments out. I don't know if there's an easy way to get to them without pulling at least the center floor up. I don't think there's any way to get a snake or auger in there because of how limited the access is. Unfortnately, the drain channels aren't in the center of the boat, where it'd make sense. </p><p></p><p>Honestly, if it's sat for a long period of time, and you have a foot of water in it now, you'd be better off removing the existing foam. It's going to be completely waterlogged.</p><p></p><p>You can take a look at my teardown/rebuild for some reference images of what you're getting into.</p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kofkorn, post: 474340, member: 7076"] Mine wasn't quite as bad as that, but it wasn't great either. When they put the foam into the floors and compartments on these, they don't do anything to ensure drainage to the back of the boat. There are two channels that run the length of the hull that can potentially provide drainage. However, the expanding foam that Tracker used blocks these: [ATTACH type="full" alt="Pro17 Channels.JPG"]105724._xfImport[/ATTACH] I opened up the channels in mine when I pulled the floor and rear compartments out. I don't know if there's an easy way to get to them without pulling at least the center floor up. I don't think there's any way to get a snake or auger in there because of how limited the access is. Unfortnately, the drain channels aren't in the center of the boat, where it'd make sense. Honestly, if it's sat for a long period of time, and you have a foot of water in it now, you'd be better off removing the existing foam. It's going to be completely waterlogged. You can take a look at my teardown/rebuild for some reference images of what you're getting into. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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