HPR,welcome aboard.Sorry to hear about your problem.Is there any way you could put a smaller pipe inside or out as a "sleeve repair?I am a welder,and have been a victim on several occasions,but I think Im a little far away to help.On the other hand,you could get some dynamite and blow the hole shut,but the fish dont like the noise. \:o Just kidding.

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