3 Large Holes

[Poconos]

The Boxer #100 adhesive is a slow acting adhesive and should be used where there is significant time between gooping the patch and applying it. During that time, quick acting adhesives will curl the patch to the point where it cannot be placed well. Not sure what would work best in your situation because you do have a large hole to patch but you're working right there and can place a patch easily and fast. As waste said though, consider a new liner as the permanent fix. Something else to consider is the condition of the liner. If it's older then it may be brittle and prone to puncturing or tearing.
Al

[newbie2pools]

Thank you so much! I will get down there today and see exactly how big it is, whether it's viable to patch. You brought up something, though, that I wanted to also ask about now. You mention liners should have water in them in winter too? I had drained it in the fall. Should I fill it back up and leave water in it then? How do you keep it from getting nasty?

[Watermom]

You should never drain a liner pool. Draining it can cause it to become brittle. You may have already ruined your liner if you have drained it. Should you go ahead and refill it now? I don't know if it will matter at this point. My guess is that your liner is probably shot, but somebody else may have a different opinion.

As far as how to keep it from getting nasty over the winter -- if you close it properly and adjust your chemicals before you close it, the water will stay clear over the winter. You may get some debris in it, but that is easily cleaned up in the spring.

[newbie2pools]

UGH! *Sigh* Well between the holes and draining it, looks like I'm buying a new liner. Is there any way too tell if it's too brittle (feel or something?) Also, can anyone recommend somewhere to get a decent-priced liner? Thank you!

[Poconos]

Took a bit to find this thread. You may be interested. Some things that were discovered the hard way.

http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?t=4018&

Al