Thanks, Patrick. I will try your suggestions.
I am concerned about your comment regarding the Tramp attachment. Why does your boat leak there? Is this a factory defect or a design issue and should we get Matt to respond?
My boat doesn't leak there, I was just suggesting that it could be a spot where leaks could develop. When I said "like mine" I meant with that type of attachment. I am not sure if there are any baldes with different attachments though. Not sure it is more prone to leaks than other methods of tramp attachment.
Dougs suggestion of using a hair dryer is a good one.