Anyone ever done any pad work on a X19/X21? I have a pretty good size dent by the transom caused by the previous owner...Looks like he hit a stump or rock? I think it's causing me to lose some performance on top.
Anyone ever done any pad work on a X19/X21? I have a pretty good size dent by the transom caused by the previous owner...Looks like he hit a stump or rock? I think it's causing me to lose some performance on top.
I done my x19.
Will.try and find pics.
There in this forum.somewhere
1998 bullet 20xd 2006 225 sport xs
Please do...I'd like to look at it...What all did you do and what did you use?
been some time ago that this was done but still on boat no issues at all.Originally Posted by bassmasterffej
small layers of bondo let dry sand add another until weld is completely covered down center of boat.
used ever coat to feather edges of the other area at back to smooth weld totally. again many layers of
material let dry add another. 3 days of this then added base clear paint.
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1998 bullet 20xd 2006 225 sport xs
Dang...Very nice!
Did you notice any improved performance or speed after the pad work? Or anything negative?
2008 XPRESS H18
2017 MERC 150 4S
About 6 mph.had to raise jack plate up well over one inch.no negatives at all. Like a different boat. No one would be disappointed disappointed
In the results.
1998 bullet 20xd 2006 225 sport xs
MIKER2702...You interested in doing mine this fall/winter (Nov-Dec)? Send me a pm or e-mail me at aul001@crimson.ua.edu...Thanks
Bondo will work but I would use small strand kitty hair and do final wipe with evercoat glazing putty the kitty hair is chopped up fiberglass and won't crack as easy as bondo will I fix wrecked cars for a living been using it since 86 with no problems
I had my x-18 redone( same problem) at a place in Hudson WI called Imperial Boat Repair
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It turned out great and ran way better than previously.
2013 Xpress X19
Thanks...Wish it was closer!
I'm fixing to have my pad worked. I will let everyone know how it goes. In the picture attached, everywhere there is blue tape, there is a significant weld bead.
2016 Xpress X19 with Yamaha 200 SHO
Where are you getting it done? How much $$$?
A guy in Arkansas. He is getting me an estimate. I just took the boat today. I will know more soon
2016 Xpress X19 with Yamaha 200 SHO
Sounds good...Keep us posted please.
I guess I had never thought about modifying the pad area? Is anyone running an X21? I was wondering what kinda top speed you can get?
Last time out with my X21...Two guys...Tournament loaded...Full tank of gas...Lithium batteries...75.3 mph @ 5950 with an Evinrude G2 250HO...27 pitch prop...Going to move up to a 28 as it cools...Hoping to get in the 77-78 mph range.
Thanks bassmaster. That is pretty good fully loaded. If you decide to do some work on the pad it would be interesting to see that improvement in top speed.
Hard to find someone who is willing to do the work for a reasonable price
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