Leaking Pontoon

[fishfinder]

I am looking for any suggestions. History. Bought a TU Colorado 9 a couple years ago. Used it part of one season and one of the bladders in the right pontoon sprung a leak in the seam. After a few months the company sent me new bladders and skins. They arrived too late in the season to use so I put them away. Today I got them out and blew them up. The left pontoon seems to hold air but the right one deflates right away. I sprayed both valves with soapy water but no leaks. However if I unzip the skin and peak inside I can hear air. However unable to find the leak.

The original bladders could be easily removed from the skins for inspection. However this set cannot be removed due to the way the valves are connected through the skin.

So does any one have any experience. I suspect it might be leaky valves but unable to prove it one way or other.

Mike

[Jerry Daschofsky]

Ok, you hit what I was gonna say. You may have a loose valve. I know alot of the boats don't come with a valve wrench. You can pick one up at any whitewater shop. Usually a quick tighten and should stop the airflow. They do come loose, so could be your problem. Usually it's not the valve itself, but the seal. If it is bad, they are a super fast changeout.

[fishfinder]

Thanks Jerry. I am working on getting the wrench.

Mike

[fishfinder]

Recived a wrench and found all four valves to be loose. Tightened them up and it now appears they are holding air. Whoopie.

Mike