ventalation leuvers

[OldeBoy]

I got my new windshield today for my 94 boomerang. Sorac plastics made it for me. It turned out sweet. They originally thought that they would have to make a shorter one because it would not fit on a 4'x8' sheet. Ends up that they only had to modify the ends just slightly. I could barely notice it. $125, I thought that was really cheap since he had to use a broken windshield with missing parts for a templet. If any one needs any thing made out of flat acrylic, these guys can make it. The shop is located in grand blanc michigan on dort highway. I'm still tring to get pics up of the complete rehab. Also I'm still tring to figure out the blower hose locations for the front louvers.

Glad to hear your windshield project turned out so well. It sounds like you got quite a deal. Could you post some pictures?
Also regarding your question on the louvers. I am not sure what you are asking. Are you asking about where they run under the floor? or along the vertical divider between the driver footwell and the storage compartment in front of the passenger seat? If it is in that storage area and not under the floor I could try to get some pics this weekend.

[tdayco]

If I remember correctly,(bad memory) the louver hoses went though the floor somewhere. Each louver has two 3" hoses that have a attachment ring with four screws on the loose end. So, they attach to a flat surface that has a 3" hole.(somewhere) If I stretch out the hoses to there maximun lenght they still won't reach the service cavity under the floor.(cables and wires from dash to motor) IMO that is where they would vent the engine compartment the best. Also rain water that gets into the louvers has to drain into the bilge area also. If I were to drill the 3" holes under the louvers(floor) they would'nt do anything but expose the sealed/air tight dry portion of the bilge to water. There is a possibility that one or more of these hoses go through the divider between the "ski storage area" and the cock pit area.( I also had to replace that to access floor underneath so if there where holes there, they no longer are.)

[tdayco]

These are some pics I took of it today. I found another thing to repair. The neighbors dog ate the speedo pickups and hoses. So I currently have the gas tank back out to access the transom. I'm still tring to get the pics of the floor replacement process.

[OldeBoy]

My tubes run from the louvers, along the vertical divider and into the floor of the storage compartment. I honestly couldn't tell you where they go from there.

[OldeBoy]

The windshield looks great btw.

[grancuda]

I need to take my rear panel out that covers the gas tank out, how does the panel come out?

[tdayco]

If you have a boomerang of a kanga its reallly easy.

1. Unsnap floor cushions.

2. Carfully remove screw covers for screws in backrest.(flat head screw driver)

3. Back out screws in back rest. (phillips)

4. Remove large head screws in the panel.(phillips)

5. Jocky it around and remove it.

Thats it.


What are you going after?

[grancuda]

I have the drivers side getting wet on the carpet under the rear cusions and I think that it is leaking where the swim platform mounts, it is always underwater and that is all that is underwater on that side. I am planning on taking the swim platform off and cleaning the mounting holes and reinstall with plenty of sealant.

[tdayco]

It could also be the clam shells for the speedo hoses.Water could also be slashing under the cover for the rudder. Good luck, hope you find it.

[grancuda]

I am plannng on taking the rear panel & fuel tank out and taking it down to the boat ramp, it is only a mile from the house and I will back it down and wait to see what leaks. I will check everything and hopefully find the problem.