Welcome to Pursuit Boats Owners Forum

We are a boating forum for owners of Pursuit Boats to enthusiastically discuss all aspects of Pursuit Boat ownership. Whether you are looking for your first Pursuit or currently own one, you are sure to feel at home on PursuitBoatOwners.com

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and access our other FREE features. By joining our free community you will have access to searching the forum topics, post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload your own photos and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

3000 express hull vent

Anything related to the operation of your boat that doesn't fit another forum category. Steering, Bilge Pumps, thru-hulls, bottom paint, etc.

PCYCExpCru1
Junior Member
Posts: 1
Joined: Sun Apr 30, 2017 8:50 am
Vessel Info: 2000 Pursuit 3000 Express, twin Mercruiser 300 HP Horizon MPI

3000 express hull vent

Postby PCYCExpCru1 » Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:24 am

New to the forum--I just purchased a 2000 3000 Express. Any specific information on technique/tools/tricks to remove the engine room vents (oscillating tool, razor knife, heat (?)) would be greatly appreciated!


MarkT
Senior Member
Posts: 585
Joined: Tue Apr 05, 2011 10:42 pm
Home Port: Mattituck, Long Island
Vessel Info: 1999 Pursuit 3000 Express, twin Cummins 4-BTAs
Has thanked: 9 times
Been thanked: 84 times

3000 express hull vent

Postby MarkT » Wed May 03, 2017 4:13 pm

I am not sure of that, but keep in mind that you can not get replacement vents from Pursuit as the molds were destroyed. I believe they were secured using 5200. Why are you taking them out, softness in the hull there?

Gali
Junior Member
Posts: 12
Joined: Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:35 am
Vessel Info: Pending:
1999 Pursuit 3000 Express w/ Cummins
Has thanked: 1 time
Been thanked: 1 time

3000 express hull vent

Postby Gali » Wed May 13, 2020 5:53 pm

idylmoments wrote:Source of the post Received the new vent on Monday and it's a perfect match. Thanks to Rob at Raybo Marine. He's been great about responding to emails and as seen in his post has some good info for installing. The new vent has the edge filled to give it more bonding area, an nice extra Rob added.

I would recommend that anyone who has an a Pursuit model with these side vents to pull them off and re-seal. As good a boat as Pursuit makes, I can't believe what a half azzed install job they did on the side vents, leaving the core exposed. I pulled (very carefully) the STB side vent off and the core was soaked there also.


When pulling off, how do you dry/protect the core prior to re-installing. From what ive seen its just an open exposed core edge in between the two layers of glass...Wondering how to properly fix it. Also, is there a trick to pulling them out. Worried I may snap them. Dont want to run the risk of them falling off one day.

Gali
Junior Member
Posts: 12
Joined: Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:35 am
Vessel Info: Pending:
1999 Pursuit 3000 Express w/ Cummins
Has thanked: 1 time
Been thanked: 1 time

3000 express hull vent

Postby Gali » Wed May 13, 2020 5:56 pm

How do you guys clean the wood and ensure its protected once the vents are removed. Do you use 5200 to install the vents back in place? And how do you pull it off without risk of cracking?

DiverDux
Junior Member
Posts: 25
Joined: Tue May 07, 2019 11:26 pm
Home Port: Fairpot Harbor, Ohio
Vessel Info: 2001 Pursuit 3000 Express: Scorpio V
Has thanked: 6 times
Been thanked: 12 times

3000 express hull vent

Postby DiverDux » Wed May 13, 2020 8:54 pm

Hi Gail-
Please see my new thread.
“Only the mountain has lived long enough to listen objectively to the howl of the wolf.”
― Aldo Leopold

Return to “General Repairs & Maintenance”



Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest