water problems with 2001 logic 18.6

[derel]

im not even sure if these are capartments or what but they are on both sides of the console on the floor that that run from the back to the front.... there's about 14 screws holding the cover down every time i pull it up its full of water. i tried resealing them but the water still gets in and slows my boat down.
is there anything i can use to fill them or anything i can do

[derel]

and can someone tell me what they are for

[NCangler]

Hi Derel. Do you have pictures that you could attach to the post? I'm not sure what compartment you're referring to.

Originally Posted by derel

im not even sure if these are capartments or what but they are on both sides of the console on the floor that that run from the back to the front.... there's about 14 screws holding the cover down every time i pull it up its full of water. i tried resealing them but the water still gets in and slows my boat down.
is there anything i can use to fill them or anything i can do

[190steve.s]

Derel.
The compartments on the floor are pockets that are formed when joining
the upper and lower molds. They are fused together and form kiss off
points and in essence become part of a stringer system.On the 210 they
are large enough to become fish boxes ,unfortunately not so on the 186.
When you open one you should see a small brass drain aft. That is for any
water intrusions. Subsequent year models Triumph improved the drain
and how the the floor board and pocket joined to cut down on water
intrusion. To cut down on water several members added additional screws
to further spread the tension and reduce flexing of the floor board.
You will need to regasket and use rule elastomeric to seal the compartments.
You can get rule through a Triumph dealer Such as Merrit Marine. You can also order it from outdoor superstore.com.. About rule, it is the only sealant
that Triumph uses in the factory, even the mighty GE 440 or whatever its
named has failed on the poly hull. Just remember do not be shy when applying
the rule (you can always clean up the excess) and give it 24 hours to cure.

[MolarBoater]

The factory continues to use the black tar sealant but I have found Rule Elastomeric works best. Buy a countersink and add additional screws directly inbetween the old ones. Seat all screws with elastomeric as well.

Some have had to drill a drain hole in the low aft of the concavities if there is no drain hole or if it has gotten clogged in the past. It just draines to the bilge.

[derel]

i will try the rule elastomeric and there is no drain holes
so where would i drill the hole at and are you sure it drains to the bilge? because i dont see how it can get to it from lookin in the bilge area
my boat is a 2001 logic 18.6

[derel]

where do i put drill the holes?

[fishingfool]

I had the same problem with my 2001 186. Instead of drilling drain holes I put a 4" round accsess cap at the rear of each grey pannel. Just like the one just behind your cooler seat or leaning post. I bought them from west marine. This way you can open them up to checkfor water. I have a 1/2" hose I keep to siphon the water out or
you can purchase a small bilge pump that will fit in the 4" holes and
pump it out if your boat is in the water. I did reseal my pannels with
rule and added a screw between each of the existing screws. I still
get some water but nowhere near as much I use to.

[ILLOGICAL GGC]

Thats The Best Solution I Have Seen Yet--sure Beats Unscrewing All Them Screws And Re- Ruling. As With All The Early Model Logics Triumph Went Away From The Grey Poly Boards To The Better Starboard In The Current Models And It Has Helped With The Water Intrusion.
Ggc

[Procon]

Correction Illogical
The gray boards were what they called "starboard lite", basically air infused starboard to make them lighter and not as dense. Due to strength issues, flexing, bowing, Triumph switched to standard starboard for increased density-strength. Both boards are poly material.