u/GoToTheWoodsAndPlay

I acquired a free broken Saluspa Palm Springs that wouldn’t hold air and leaked water into the inflatable wall. I could hear air leaking from one of the jets when attempting to inflate the tub, and I could slow the leak by manipulating the wall around that jet. I sliced an 8” hole in the tub and discovered the jet hose had a crack allowing air to leak out and water to leak in. I cut the hose in two and injected a bunch of hot glue in both ends to plug the hose. I stitched the 8” slice with needle and thread and glued with several layers of liquid pvc. The tub has been holding air and working great minus one jet for 3 months now.

I will be fishing for spring Chinook on the Willamette River this weekend using this relatively budget friendly setup all acquired from Marketplace. It’s going to be crowded with 3 people on board, but should be a fun time. Added simple 2x8 wood bunks to my dirt bike trailer to haul the boat around.

1984 Achilles SE-12 ($500)
1996 Johnson 15hp ($400)
1988 Honda 2hp trolling motor ($100)
Homemade bench seat with clamp-on rod holders. ($100)

I am nearly done refinishing the original wood floors from my 1984 Achilles SE-12. Took some trial and error learning how to apply the epoxy, but I am satisfied and the floor will surely be waterproof when I am done.