Time Flies Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 The horizontal grab bar mounted to the transom on my 2023 Pathfinder 2200 TRS is loose. Luckily it is the side of the handle closest to the motor/bilge access but still seems to be inaccessible with live well and sponson shape. No exposed fasteners so a zip toggle is not an option. Any experience with a fix for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 Contact… The Outlaw on this forum…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterman18 Posted April 17 Report Share Posted April 17 2023, I’d contact dealer if nearby. I looked at mine, man , no way to get in there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 Dealer ! MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 Dealer...you are within 1 year of your first year hull warranty. dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Flies Posted April 21 Author Report Share Posted April 21 Thanks All. I am just outside of the 1 year warranty and not the original owner. I did however call the Dealer. They confirmed what some others on the Pathfinder Owner's Forum had suggested: Cutting a Hole in the Release Well for Access. 4" Pie Plate seems to be the way to go. I will likely go that route. It will be nice to have this for future access and inspection. When looking (phone camera video used as a bore scope) I did see some trapped water in the corner of the sponson i would like to keep an eye on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted April 21 Report Share Posted April 21 1 hour ago, Time Flies said: I did see some trapped water in the corner of the sponson i would like to keep an eye on. most likely from the loose handle.....no where for it go....I'd vacuum it and then check it in a few months... dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterman18 Posted April 21 Report Share Posted April 21 Speaking of bad access on these boats ,has anyone replaced a bilge pump on a late mode 22trs? Don’t have to yet on my 2021 but seems even harder than on my 2 previous 22’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Flies Posted Tuesday at 04:18 PM Author Report Share Posted Tuesday at 04:18 PM Follow Up: This weekend, with much hesitancy, I cored a 4.5” hole in the release well to install the 4” access plate. It hasn’t been water tested but installation was an overall success. I aimed for the middle of the release well to give me future access to swim ladder and trim tab hardware. I can now, with my phone, take a picture of the standing water area in the sponson. The swim handle only had one nylon nut as expected. The other one was lying on the bottom of the boat. Reinstalled with sealant, new hardware and added fender washers. Water trapped in the sponson area appears to be lower than the pass-through hole in the stringer so it can’t get to the bilge. I will now be able to take a quick glimpse or photo after the next trip. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fsu11 Posted Tuesday at 05:10 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 05:10 PM Solution looks solid and shame you had to do that but at least it looks good and you got it fixed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coto Posted Tuesday at 05:31 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 05:31 PM Excellent job, the drill hole looks professional! This is definitely Capt. Dino/ Capt. Dewalt approved 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted Tuesday at 07:17 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 07:17 PM 1 hour ago, Coto said: Excellent job, the drill hole looks professional! This is definitely Capt. Dino/ Capt. Dewalt approved 😁 well done......my only suggestion is I would have drilled out a 6" If you use some DAP window sealant. - clear, it should seal it up enough to be water tight, but, not enough that you can't get the pie hole off. I'd do this, use it then check the water in the sponson. dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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